OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 6
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
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Who fought the Battle of Talikota?
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Correct answer: (D) Rama Raya
The Battle of Talikota (1565) was a decisive battle fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Deccan Sultanates.
Rama Raya was the de facto ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire at the time, serving as regent. He led the Vijayanagara forces against a combined alliance of the Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, Bidar, and Berar). The battle resulted in a catastrophic defeat for Vijayanagara, leading to Rama Raya’s execution and the eventual decline of the empire.
