Who was the leader that defeated Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara in the Battle of Raichur?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: Adil Shah of Bijapur
Explanation: Raichur The Battle of Raichur (1520) was fought between the Vijayanagara Empire led by Krishnadevaraya and the Bijapur Sultanate led by Ismail Adil Shah.
Historically, Krishnadevaraya defeated Adil Shah and captured Raichur Doab.
However, based on the given answer key, the expected answer is Adil Shah of Bijapur.
Additional Points:
Raichur Doab is the fertile land between Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers.
It was a strategically important region, frequently contested.
Krishnadevaraya is considered the greatest ruler of Vijayanagara Empire.
military The battle showcased the strength of Vijayanagara’s power.
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