The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c11.63

c11.63

The territory was invaded by an army under Asaf Khán, but the general found it no easy task to take his capital, as the Bijápur king displayed considerable talents both as a soldier and as a diplomatist. While amusing Asaf Khán with pretended negotiations and feigned offers, he arranged so that his supplies were cut off, and finally the Mughal leader had to raise the siege. He accordingly retired, but in revenge plundered and destroyed the country as far west as Miraj. The Bijápur troops then took the aggressive and attacked the Mughal forces which were besieging Daulatábád, but met with a defeat.