Battle of Pangul
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| Battle of Pangul | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Vijayanagar Empire |
 Golconda Sultanate | ||||||||
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Krishnadevaraya |
Quli Qutb Shah | ||||||||
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30000 Infantry 3000 Cavalry | Unknown | ||||||||
The Battle of Pangal was a significant military engagement between the forces of the Vijayanagar Empire and the Golconda Sultanate or Qutb Shahi dynasty. It took place in the vicinity of the Pangal fort, marked by strategic shifts in control over the years.[1][2]
Background[edit]
The region surrounding Pangal was fraught with political tensions, with successive powers vying for control. The fort exchanged hands multiple times, reflecting the volatile nature of the area.[4][3][5] The clash between the Vijayanagar Empire and the Golconda Sultanate or Qutb Shahi dynasty was a culmination of this regional power struggle.[1][2]
Battle[edit]
The forces of Krishnadevaraya, the Vijayanagar king, confronted Quli Qutb Shah's Golconda army near Pangal.[4] The battle was characterized by fierce combat and strategic maneuvering, with both sides deploying cavalry, archers, and infantry. Despite initial successes, Krishnadevaraya's forces eventually retreated, leaving a small garrison to defend the fort.[6][7]
Aftermath[edit]
Following the battle, Pangal remained under the control of the Golconda Sultanate or Qutb Shahi dynasty. The fort's significance persisted through subsequent centuries, serving as a residence for nobles and even hosting dignitaries like Nizam Ali Khan.[4] Its strategic location along rivers contributed to its military and administrative importance, shaping the region's history and governance.[1][2][3]
References[edit]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cohen, B. (2007-01-08). Kingship and Colonialism in India's Deccan 1850–1948. Springer. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-230-60344-8. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sharma, M. H. Rama (1956). The History Of The Vijayanagar Empire. p. 121. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Rocco, Sha (1960). Golconda and the Qutb Shahs. Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press. p. 6. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bilgrami, Syed Ali Asgar (1992). Landmarks of the Deccan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Archaeological Remains of the City and Suburbs of Hyderabad. Asian Educational Services. p. 194. ISBN 978-81-206-0543-5. Search this book on
- ↑ Chandraiah, K. (1998). Hyderabad, 400 Glorious Years. K. Chandraiah Memorial Trust. p. 4. Search this book on
- ↑ Firišta, Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū-Šāh Astarābādī (1985). The History of Hindostan: Translated from Persian. Today & Tomorrow's Print. & Publ. pp. 355–357. Search this book on
- ↑ Sewell, Robert; Nunes, Fernão; Paes, Domingos (2000). A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India. Asian Educational Services. pp. 132–133. ISBN 978-81-206-0125-3. Search this book on
