The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c15.140

v1.c15.140

⁷ Couto, l.c. The *Basatin-us-Salatin*, p. 103, depicts here an incredible scene: "Nizam Shah was much pleased with the capture of Rama Raya, caused him to sit down before him and asked him: 'How are you?' and 'How do you feel?' Rama Raya could not speak, but pointed out to his own head saying: 'This was destined'. On this point Akim Hasan Beg of Dabris, who was a favourite of Nizam Shah and the confidant of his Court, hastily came forward and told him that this was not the time for talking, saying: 'Send him immediately to the gallows of retribution (kill him), otherwise Adil Shah who claims to be his son, will cause great disturbances and will snatch Ram Raj from your hands'. Accordingly Ram Raj's head was severed from his body".