Question

Which Vijayanagara ruler suffered a defeat in the Talikota War?
A) Ramaraya
B) Sri Krishna Devaraya
C) Saluva Narasimha
D) Devaraya II

Answer 1

Hint: The battle was a crucial battle fought between the Kingdom of Vijayanagara and the Deccan Sultanate alliance. It took place at Talikoti which is today a town in northern Karnataka. It was about 80 km to the southeast from the city of Bijapur.

Complete answer:
Option A) Rama Raya – is a correct answer because Rama raya ruler suffered a defeat in the Talikota war. The battle took place at Talikoti which is today a town in northern Karnataka. It was about 80 km to the southeast from the city of Bijapur. Subsequent devastation and plunder accompanied the treacherous loss of the Vijayanagara Empire, which became short lived before the heirs of Rama Raya.
Option B) Sri Krishna Devaraya – is an incorrect answer because Sri Krishna Devaraya did not suffer a defeat in the Talikota war. Thus, it is incorrect here.
Option C) Saluva Narasimha – is an incorrect answer because this ruler did not suffer a defeat in the Talikota war. Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya of the Saluva Dynasty was an emperor of the Vijayanagara empire. A patron of the Madhwa saint Sripadaraja, he authored the Sanskrit work.
Option D) Devaraya II – is an incorrect answer because Deva Raya II did not suffer a defeat in the Talikota War. Deva Raya II was the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire. A capable administrator, warrior and scholar, he was the greatest of the rulers of the Sangama dynasty.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Note: In South India, the Vijayanagara Empire was centered in the Deccan Plateau region.
It was established in 1336. The brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty founded it.