Bahmani–Vijayanagar War (1417–1419)
| Bahamani-Vijayanagra War (1417–1419) | |||||||||
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| Part of Bahmani–Vijayanagar Wars | |||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||
The Bahmani–Vijayanagar War began with the Siege of Pangal, where Sultan Firuz Shah of the Bahmani Sultanate attempted to capture the fort. They 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.
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. In the aftermath, Muslim soldiers' severed heads were put on display at the battlefield as a reminder of Vijayanagara's triumph.