A Forgotten Empire Chapter 15
Destruction of Vijayanagar (A.D. 1565)
Arrogance of Rama Raya ~~ Ahmadnagar attacked ~~ Muhammadans combine against Vijayanagar ~~ The league of the five kings ~~ Their advance to Talikota ~~ Decisive battle, 1565, and total defeat of the Hindus ~~ Death of Rama Raya ~~ Panic at Vijayanagar ~~ Flight of the royal family ~~ Sack of the great city ~~ Its total destruction ~~ Evidence of Federici, 1567 ~~ Downfall of Portuguese trade, and decay of prosperity at Goa.