Battle of Talikota

In this study, focus has been given on effectively discussing the “Battle Of Talikota”. The “Battle Of Talikota” took place on 23rd January in the year of 1565 in the region of Talikoti. As we all know, battles do not signify any true glory but rather cause massive and immense destruction not only over mankind by the entire ecosystem associated with the region. Now, in present days, the region of Talikoti refers to the regions situated in the northern region of Karnataka. “Battle Of Talikota” refers to one of the significant incidents that occurred in the history written down for Vijayanagar empire. The “Battle Of Talikota” was fought between the “Sultans of Deccan” and “Vijayanagar kingdom”. 

What happened in the Battle Of Talikota?

“Battle Of Talikota” refers to one of the prominent battles that occurred in the Indian subcontinent. “Battle Of Talikota” resulted in the bloodshed of thousands of people on the war fields. The battle between the “Sultans of Deccan” and “Vijayanagar kingdom” led to the defeat of “Vijayanagar kingdom”. After that, the kingdom gradually collapsed. The battle was quite decisive in nature and was initiated to break up the domination of Telugu speakers. “Battle Of Talikota” refers to the very final penetration of the Muslims into the southern regions of India, which stayed at the end of the 18th century.  Majorly it can be stated that the battle has occurred among the villages of “Tangadi and Rakkasagi”, which, therefore, some scholars called the “Battle Of Talikota” as “Rakkasa-Tangadi”.

What led to the occurrence of the Battle Of Talikota?

Several reasons are there, that led to the occurrences of “Battle Of Talikota”, which are as follows.

• Records say that the kingdom of Vijayanagar was frequently attacked by the “Deccan Sultanates”
• The next major reason for the initiation of the war is to avenge the notions when Golkonda and as well as Vijayanagar was captured by Rama Raya.
• Another significant reason is that the “Deccan Sultanates”, were quite jealous about the prosperity that was evidenced in Vijayanagar, due to the fertile Doab regions.
• Differences in culture and as well religion lead to the initiation of the “Battle Of Talikota”.

Aftermath of the Battle Of Talikota

It is to our obvious knowledge that aftermath of battles lead to chaos, confusion and destruction of the order and peace of civilisation. “Battle Of Talikota” falls under no such expectations and results in several outcomes, which are discussed further in the study.

• The kingdom of Vijayanagar lost its glorious aspect and had a crushing defeat.
• It is also evidence that the army of Sahi, immensely looted and plundered the treasures of Vijayanagar.
• The Setback has occurred in the notions of trade as due to the cruising defeat of Vijayanagar, the Portuguese merchants were prevented from entering the region Goa.
• Religious development was massively hindered and feudatories were set free after the defeat of the kingdom of Vijayanagar.

Between whom the battle was fought?

The  “Battle Of Talikota” was mainly fought between the Hindu raja and four Muslim sultans who are allied together. The battle was between the kingdom of Vijayanagar and that of the allied forces consisting of kingdoms such as Golconda, Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and lastly, Bidar. At present, the site for the battles is on the northern side of Karnataka state. However, it is to be noted that the Vijayanagar kingdom not only lost the defeat but also collapsed as the year followed. 

Reasons behind the defeat of the Vijaynagar kingdom

The primary reason out of the many was that “Vijayanagar kingdom” fell weak after the gradual death of the king Rama Raya. Although the responsibility of the king got shifted to Tirumala, the brother of Rama Raya, he was not quite capable of reviving the kingdom. Another reason that significantly lies behind the loss of “Vijayanagar kingdom” in the “Battle Of Talikota” is due to the presence of superior artillery that was associated with the alignment of the “Deccan Sultanates”. The enhanced artillery system constituted several evolved machinery such as the presence of enormous cannons, to which the army of “Vijayanagar kingdom” could not prevent. Moreover, it is also noted that during the war, “Aliya Rama Raya” was killed ruthlessly. 

Sources of the battle

Various sources are noticed by the historians who studied the regions of southern India, the existence of “Vijayanagar kingdom” as well as reminiscences of the “Battle Of Talikota”. The sources mainly cater to accounts that have been collected from foreign travellers. Several archaeological excavations have also determined evidence of the presence of the rule of Rama Raya. From the “indigenous works” also shreds of evidence are collected for the “Battle Of Talikota”, which is primarily written in the local “vernacular literature”.

Conclusion 

In this study, the focus has been primarily catered to the successive exploration of the “Battle of Talikota”, which marked the end of Hindu rulers within India and the superimposition of Muslim rule. Several discussions have been conducted that focus on the happenings in the “Battle Of Talikota ”. Furthermore, causes and aftermath of the battle are intensively discussed in order to provide a proper view of the “Battle Of Talikota”.