1565 in India

Events from the year 1565 in India.

Events

 * Tirumala Deva Raya becomes king of Vijayanagara Empire following Aliya Rama Raya's death (reigns until 1572)
 * 26 January – The Battle of Talikota is fought; destruction of Vijayanagar.

Births

 * Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah fifth Qutb Shahi sultan of Golkonda and founder of Hyderabad is born (dies 1612)

Deaths

 * Aliya Rama Raya progenitor of the Aravidu dynasty of Vijayanagara Empire