The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c11.76

c11.76

Shiváji was not likely to neglect the opportunity offered to him by the infancy of the king and the factions at Bijápur. He at once declared war, retook Panhála, and sent an expedition which sacked the rich town of Húbli, on its way plundering Belgaum.¹ These and other attacks led to an army being sent against the Maráthás under Abdul Karim, who regained possession of the open country about Panhála. While he was thus employed a Marátha force appeared in the neighbourhood of Bijápur and plundered with impunity. Abdul Karim was recalled to the defence of the capital, and between Miraj and Bijápur was attacked by the Maráthás and obliged to come to terms. Shortly afterwards, thinking he saw an opportunity of retaking Panhála, he again advanced with an army in that direction. He defeated the Maráthás under Pratáp Ráo near Panhála, but while his troops were dispersed in pursuit he was attacked by a fresh body and routed, after which he retired in disgrace to Bijápur.