Bahmani–Vijayanagar War (1417–1419)

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)
Date1417-1419
Location
Telangana,Karnatka,Maharashtra
Result Vijayanagara Victory
Territorial
changes
The Vijayanagara Empire annexed territory stretching from the Krishna River to the Tungabhadra River doab, which included the capture of the Pangal fort.
Belligerents
Bahamani Sultanate Vijayanagara Empire
Recherla Nayakas
Commanders and leaders
Firoz Shah Bahmani Deva Raya I
Casualties and losses
During the war, Vijayanagara forces massacred Muslims on the battlefield and displayed their heads across the field.

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.

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