South India and her Muhammadan Invaders c11.21

c11.21

¹ Bir would be conveniently situated as the head-quarters of a frontier province, from which to watch the movements of hostile powers such as the Kākatīyas on the one side and the Hoysalas on the other. Adoni and places along the line from Bir to Adoni figure often in these campaigns. South of Pandharpur was the territory of the Hoysalas. Bir would be placed beyond reach of the enemies and within striking distance of either frontier.