The loss at Talikota in 1565 CE led to multiple tragedies for Hindus. Until then the rulers of Vijayanagara, especially Krishnadevaraya kept the portuguese scumbags in their place. They went full barbarian after 1565. Between 1565-67 more than 300 Temples were destroyed in Goa.

By 1569, just 4 years after Talikota, all Hindu temples were razed & burnt down to the ground by the portuguese. On one side we had jehadi barbarians burning Hampi down during the same period.

The importance of Vijayanagara to preservation of Hindu culture is so understated.

The culture of South India to this day is heavily influenced by Vijayanagara. From Kanyakumari to the banks of the Krishna river. One can literally feel the cultural difference when traveling by road once you cross the Krishna river.

The Krishna river for the majority of the time formed the demarcation between Vijayanagara & bahamanis/deccan sultanate. The cultural differences between the area north of Krishna & south, even though it flows through the same state is noticeable.