Bahmani–Vijayanagar War (1417–1419)
A conflict between the Vijayanagara Empire and Bahamani Sultanate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bahmani–Vijayanagar War began with the Siege of Pangal, where Sultan Firuz Shah of the Bahmani Sultanate attempted to capture the fort. However, the Bahmani forces faced setbacks, including a disease outbreak among their ranks, leading to the failure of the siege. In response, Deva Raya I of the Vijayanagara Empire launched a successful counteroffensive, defeating Sultan Firuz Shah in a decisive battle. This victory dealt a significant blow to the Bahmani Sultanate, ultimately leading to Firuz Shah's demise and further weakening of his empire.
Bahamani-Vijayanagra War (1417-1419) | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Bahamani Sultanate |
Vijayanagara Empire Recherla Nayakas | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Firoz Shah Bahmani | Deva Raya I | ||||||||
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During the war, Vijayanagara forces massacred Muslims on the battlefield and displayed their heads across the field.[3][4] |
Following the victory, Deva Raya I expanded his territorial control, extending Vijayanagara's domain up to the Krishna-Tungabhadra river doab region. This expansion included the capture of Pangal, which had been a focal point of the conflict. The successful outcome of the war significantly bolstered the power and influence of the Vijayanagara Empire in the region. Additionally, the aftermath of the war saw a brutal massacre of Muslim soldiers, with their severed heads displayed on the battlefield as a grim reminder of Vijayanagara's triumph.