Battle of Raichur

Battle of Raichur
DateMay 1520[1]
LocationRaichur, Karnataka, India
Result Decisive Vijayanagar victory
Belligerents
Vijayanagara Empire Sultanate of Bijapur
Commanders and leaders
Krishnadevaraya[2]
Pemmasani Ramalinga Naidu
Ismail Adil Shah[3]
Strength
736,000 (composing 32,600 war horses and 550 war elephants)[4] 140,000 (composing infantry and cavalry)[5]
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Raichur was a battle fought between the Vijayanagar Empire and the Sultanate of Bijapur in 1520 CE in the town of Raichur, India. It resulted in a decisive victory for Vijayanagar forces and the Bijapur ruler was defeated and pushed across the river Krishna. [6] This battle had far-reaching effects; it weakened the power and prestige of the Adil Shah. [7]

See also

References

  1. Vikas Khatri (2012). World Famous Wars and Battles. Pustak Mahal.
  2. Ivana Elbl (2009). Portuguese Studies Review. The Portuguese Studies Review at Trent University.
  3. Ivana Elbl (2009). Portuguese Studies Review. The Portuguese Studies Review at Trent University.
  4. Vikas Khatri (2012). World Famous Wars and Battles. Pustak Mahal.
  5. Vikas Khatri (2012). World Famous Wars and Battles. Pustak Mahal.
  6. Krishna Reddy (2008). Indian History. Tata McGraw-Hill.
  7. Vikas Khatri (2012). World Famous Wars and Battles. Pustak Mahal.

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