Consider the following statements about the decline of the Vijayanagar Empire 1. Ramaraya's divide-and-rule policy led to the unification of Deccan Sultanates, culminating in the Battle of Talikota. 2. In the Battle of Talikota, Ramaraya defeated the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates. 3. After the fall of Vijayanagar, Tirumala, brother of Ramaraya, founded the Aravidu dynasty. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation

Ramaraya’s divide-and-rule policy, where he pitted Deccan Sultanates against each other, backfired and led them to unite against Vijayanagar, resulting in the Battle of Talikota (1565).
The Battle of Talikota took place in January 1565. Ramaraya was defeated, captured, and executed — not victorious.
After the fall of Vijayanagar and the death of Ramaraya, his brother Tirumala founded the Aravidu dynasty in 1570, the fourth and last ruling dynasty of the empire.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)