The 'Vijayanagara' empire was defeated by a coalition of Deccan sultanates at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Vijayanagara' empire was defeated by a coalition of Deccan sultanates at:
A. Talikota
B. Bannihatti
C. Rakshasa-Tangadi
D. Both A and C
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The battle is known as both Talikota and Rakshasa-Tangadi.

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Question #1
The 'Rathore' clan is associated with which region?
A. Mewar
B. Amber
C. Bikaner
D. Marwar (Jodhpur)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Rathores ruled Marwar, with Jodhpur as their capital.

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Question #2
The battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and:
A. The Portuguese
B. The Deccan Sultanates
C. The Mughals
D. The Bahmanis

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Battle of Talikota (also known as Rakshasa-Tangadi) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a confederacy of Deccan Sultanates, leading to the fall of Vijayanagara.

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Question #3
The 'Deccan' sultanates were eventually conquered by which Mughal emperor?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Aurangzeb conquered the Deccan sultanates in the late 17th century.

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