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Vijayanagara was defeated in 1565 by the:

AMaratha chiefs
BDeccani Sultans
CMughal armies
DPortuguese fleet
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Deccani Sultans
1. They ruled Golconda, Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Berar and Bidar. 2. The Deccani Sultans defeated Vijayanagara. 3. Hampi then fell into ruin. _Source: syllabus Our Pasts II, Chapter 6, Towns, Traders and Craftspersons._
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