The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c12.156

v1.c12.156

14. The King of Tanjore was then Vira Sekhara Chola, who was entertaining the ambitious project of extending his territory and authority. He seized the opportunity of the removal of Visvanatha from the city of Madura, to invade the Pandya country; and marching at the head of a formidable army against its sovereign, Chandra Sekhara Pandya, defeated him, thus establishing his rule over both the Chola and the Pandya kingdoms. Having now been deprived of his kingdom Chandra Sekhara effected his escape, together with his son, and fled to Vijayanagara to inform the Emperor of his distress³.