Question

Name any one neighbouring kingdom of the Vijayanagara empire.

Hint:

• The Tungabhadra river often served as a natural boundary between Vijayanagara and its northern neighbors.
• Conflict with neighbors was a major driver for the heavy fortification of the Vijayanagara capital.

Answer 1

Concept:

• The Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646) shared its northern and eastern boundaries with several rival powers.
• These geopolitical relationships were defined by frequent conflicts over fertile tracts of land and strategic trade routes.

Step 1: Identifying northern rivals
To the north of the Tungabhadra River, the Vijayanagara Empire shared its border with the Deccani Sultanates.
The Bijapur Sultanate (ruled by the Adil Shahi dynasty) was a primary neighbor and a frequent adversary. The two powers constantly fought for control over the fertile Raichur Doab.

Step 2: Identifying eastern and western neighbors
To the northeast, the Vijayanagara Empire bordered the Gajapati kingdom of Odisha.
Other neighboring states included the Sultanates of Golconda and Ahmednagar. The combined forces of these neighbors eventually defeated Vijayanagara at the Battle of Talikota in 1565.