Civil war

Vijayanagar Civil War

1542 – 1543 · 15.00° N, 76.00° E

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When
1542 – 1543
Kind
Civil war
Coordinates
15.00° N, 76.00° E
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1542–1543 conflict in the Vijayanagara Empire

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Vijayanagara Civil War (1542–1543)

1542–1543 conflict in the Vijayanagara Empire

The Vijayanagar Civil War (1542–1543) was conflict between Rama Raya and Salakamraju Tirumala, when Salakaraju Tirumala usurped the throne by assassinating Venkata I son of Achyuta Deva Raya. In response, Rama Raya proclaimed the imprisoned Sadasiva Raya as the rightful emperor and led a war to install him to power.

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