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1520 in India

Explore 3 historical events and records for India in 1520.

Historical records for India in 1520

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Battle of Raichur

Krishnadevaraya · Raichur · Vijayanagara ruler · House / Vijayanagara Empire

Krishnadevaraya defeats Bijapur forces and captures the strategically valuable Raichur Doab after a major campaign.

Patronage of Telugu Literature

Krishnadevaraya · Vijayanagara · Vijayanagara ruler · House / Vijayanagara Empire

Krishnadevaraya supports a flourishing Telugu literary court and is himself credited with composing the celebrated poem Amuktamalyada.

Succession

Ala Al-Dn · House / House of Bahmani

Succeeds as Shah of India

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