The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c11.100

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mundry attacked the fort of Ellore; Chinnapa Naidu, Raja of Venkatagiri, and his two sons Nayanappa and Timma distinguished themselves in capturing the fort of Gandikota. The Sultan thus confined to his capital resolved to march out in person and attack the confederates at Tarpalli; when a messenger most opportunely arrived from Ali Barid Shah, one of the confederates, proposing that Ibrahim should send his minister, Mustafa Khan, to camp, in order to negotiate for peace. Mustafa Khan received secret instructions to conciliate Jagdeo Rao, without whose good-will he despaired of obtaining terms. Through his means Mustafa Khan held a conference with Ali Adil Shah, and was accompanied by him to the tents of Rama Raya, who agreed with reluctance to retreat to Vijayanagara, on condition of being allowed to retain the forts of Ganpura and Pangal. The confederacy now broke up, and the allies returned to their capitals¹.