| Battle of Diwani | |||||||
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| Part of Bahmani–Vijayanagar Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Vijayanagara Empire | Bahmani Sultanate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Krishnadevaraya | Mahmood Shah II (WIA) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 50000-100000 | 30000-50000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 10000 | 10000 | ||||||
The Battle of Diwani was a conflict fought in 1509 between the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate. The engagement resulted in a decisive victory for the Vijayanagara forces under the leadership of Krishna Devaraya, consolidating the empire's power over the Deccan region. The battle is often considered a pivotal moment in the Vijayanagara-Bahmani rivalry.