12. What caused the decline of the Vijayanagar empire?
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The battle of Talikota was another major reason for decline of empire in which Vijayanagara Emperor's forces were routed by the combined armies of Bijapur, Alimadnagar and Golconda. The victorious armies sacked the city of Vijayanagara. The city was totally abandoned within a few years.
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Battle of Talikota in the year 1565 considered as the major breakdown of the Vijayanagar Empire. The combined forces of Deccan sultans, Ahmednagar, Bijapur, Golconda and Bidar declared war on Vijayanagar during the rule of Rama Raya. ... This was the serious issue and then Vijaynagar kingdom fell drastically.
Causes of the decline of Vijayanagara Empire.
I. Strain began to show after the death of Krishnadeva's Rayas death in 1529.
II. Successors were weak.
III. Successors were troubled by the rebellious nayakas or military chiefs.
IV. Control of the centre was shifted to another ruling lineage that of Aravidu.