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Medieval History

The Deccan's Other Empire: Bahmani Sultans, Warring Successors and the Road to Talikota

While Vijayanagara rose on the Tungabhadra's south bank, a rival empire rose on the north: the Bahmani kingdom, born from a revolt against Delhi in 1347. Its story is one of Persian splendour, bloody faction fights, and five successor states that finally destroyed Vijayanagara at Talikota.

27 September 2026 · 33 min read

Medieval History

City of Victory: How Vijayanagara Became Medieval South India's Greatest Empire

In 1336, two brothers founded a city on the Tungabhadra that would defy the Delhi Sultanate for 300 years. Under Krishnadevaraya it became the richest city in India, until one catastrophic battle in 1565 reduced it to the haunting ruins of Hampi.

27 September 2026 · 38 min read