The Battle of Pangal was a significant military engagement between the forces of the Vijayanagar Empire and the Golconda Sultanate, or Qutb Shahi dynasty, in 1512 A.D. It took place in the vicinity of Pangal fort, marked by strategic shifts in control over the years.[1][2]
The region surrounding Pangal was fraught with political tensions, with successive powers vying for control. The fort changed hands multiple times, reflecting the volatile nature of the area.[5][3][6] The clash between the Vijayanagar Empire and the Golconda Sultanate or Qutb Shahi dynasty was a culmination of this regional power struggle.[1][2]
Battleedit
The forces of Krishnadevaraya, the Vijayanagar king, confronted Quli Qutb Shah's Golconda army near Pangal.[5] 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.[7]
Aftermathedit
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 hosting dignitaries like Nizam Ali Khan.[5] Its strategic location along rivers contributed to its military and administrative importance, shaping the region's history and governance.[1][2][3]
Referencesedit
^ abcdCohen, B. (2007-01-08). Kingship and Colonialism in India's Deccan 1850–1948. Springer. p. 47. ISBN978-0-230-60344-8.
^ abcdSharma, M. H. Rama (1956). The History Of The Vijayanagar Empire. p. 121.
^ abcRocco, Sha (1960). Golconda and the Qutb Shahs. Printed at the "Civil and Military Gazette" Press. p. 6.
^history of the decan. Mittal Publications. 1990. p. 172."The first campaign of the new Sultan was an unprovoked one, against Krishna Deva Raya, of Vijayanagar. After a great battle near Pangal, in which the Hindoos were worsted, the Sultan succeeded in capturing the two forts of Kovilconda and Ganpoora, and then returned with a considerable amount of plunder"
^ abcBilgrami, 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. ISBN978-81-206-0543-5.
^Chandraiah, K. (1998). Hyderabad, 400 Glorious Years. K. Chandraiah Memorial Trust. p. 4.
^Sewell, Robert; Nunes, Fernão; Paes, Domingos (2000). A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India. Asian Educational Services. pp. 132–133. ISBN978-81-206-0125-3.
January 01, 1970
battle, pangal, this, article, incorporate, text, from, large, language, model, include, false, information, fake, references, please, remove, claims, that, unverifiable, copyright, violations, project, page, about, this, april, 2024, significant, military, en. This article may incorporate text from a large language model It may include false information or fake references Please remove claims that are unverifiable or copyright violations See the project page about this April 2024 The Battle of Pangal was a significant military engagement between the forces of the Vijayanagar Empire and the Golconda Sultanate or Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1512 A D It took place in the vicinity of Pangal fort marked by strategic shifts in control over the years 1 2 Battle of PangalDate1512 A D LocationTelangana India16 21 50 N 78 03 48 E 16 363870 N 78 063403 E 16 363870 78 063403ResultGolconda Sultanate victory 1 2 3 TerritorialchangesPangal annexed to Golconda SultanateBelligerentsVijayanagar EmpireGolconda SultanateCommanders and leadersKrishnadevaraya 4 Quli Qutb ShahStrength30000 Infantry3000 CavalryUnknownclass notpageimage Location within India Contents 1 Background 2 Battle 3 Aftermath 4 ReferencesBackground editThe region surrounding Pangal was fraught with political tensions with successive powers vying for control The fort changed hands multiple times reflecting the volatile nature of the area 5 3 6 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 editThe forces of Krishnadevaraya the Vijayanagar king confronted Quli Qutb Shah s Golconda army near Pangal 5 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 7 Aftermath editFollowing 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 hosting dignitaries like Nizam Ali Khan 5 Its strategic location along rivers contributed to its military and administrative importance shaping the region s history and governance 1 2 3 References edit a b c d Cohen B 2007 01 08 Kingship and Colonialism in India s Deccan 1850 1948 Springer p 47 ISBN 978 0 230 60344 8 a b c d Sharma M H Rama 1956 The History Of The Vijayanagar Empire p 121 a b c Rocco Sha 1960 Golconda and the Qutb Shahs Printed at the Civil and Military Gazette Press p 6 history of the decan Mittal Publications 1990 p 172 The first campaign of the new Sultan was an unprovoked one against Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagar After a great battle near Pangal in which the Hindoos were worsted the Sultan succeeded in capturing the two forts of Kovilconda and Ganpoora and then returned with a considerable amount of plunder a b c 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 Chandraiah K 1998 Hyderabad 400 Glorious Years K Chandraiah Memorial Trust p 4 Sewell Robert Nunes Fernao 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 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Battle of Pangal amp oldid 1225976996, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
