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23 January
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The Battle of Talikota broke the military power of Vijayanagara.
Battle of Talikota 1565: How Vijayanagara’s Capital Collapsed After One Battle
In 1565, the richest city in India was burned to the ground. It took five sultans and one decisive battle to destroy the "City of Victory." Discover the…
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Subhash Chandra Bose
Indian political leader.
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.