Question

Which one of the following was the main factor that led to the decline of the Vijayanagara empire?

• A. Internal conflicts and alliance with the Sultanates against Vijayanagara.
• B. Defeat of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda in Talikota.
• C. Heavy decline in trade and economy of the Vijayanagara empire.
• D. Invasion of Portuguese and French on Vijayanagara.

Hint:

Focus on military alliances and their consequences when studying empire declines.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The primary factor for the decline of the Vijayanagara empire was the Battle of Talikota in 1565, where an alliance of Deccan Sultanates, including Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda, defeated the Vijayanagara forces. This alliance, coupled with internal conflicts within the empire, led to its downfall.