The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c11.150

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were taken into the fort as prisoners. It was some time before a force could be assembled sufficiently strong to capture Kittur and it was not till the 30th of November that the fort was invested. The insurgents attempted to obtain terms, but were referred to the proclamation that had been issued by Government, and were warned of the terrible punishment that would follow if any harm was done to the prisoners. At last, on the 2nd of December, Messrs. Stevenson and Elliot were released; but as the fort was not given up, it was attacked, and a practicable breach having been made, it was surrendered on the 4th of December 1824 by the garrison.