Tirumala Deva Raya, Emperor (Vijayanagara Empire) : All Data

Tirumala Deva Raya was the Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, reigning from 1566 to 1571. During his tenure, the empire faced significant military challenges, including the Battle of Rakshasa-Tangadi in 1567 and the Battle of Talikota in 1565. The Battle of Rakshasa-Tangadi occurred in 1567, which is within the known timespan of Tirumala Deva Raya's rule. This conflict saw the Vijayanagara forces led by Tirumala Deva Raya successfully repel the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates. However, the Battle of Talikota, which took place in 1565, predates Tirumala Deva Raya's reign and was a major defeat for the Vijayanagara Empire against the Deccan Sultanates.