The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c15.152

v1.c15.152

The noble head of Rama Raya was soon raised on the top of a pike, according to the Nizam’s orders; and this was the cause of the flight of the Hindu army. "The Hindus", says Ferishta, "according to custom, when they saw their chief destroyed, fled in the utmost disorder from the field" 6 towards Vijayanagara 7. They were pursued by the Muhammadans. "Husain Nizam Shah," says Ali ibn Aziz, "pursued the fugitives; and so many were put to the sword that the plain was strewn with their accursed bodies ” 1. “ The river”, according to Ferishta, “ was dyed red with their blood. It is computed by the best authorities”, he continues, “that above one hundred thousand infidels were slain during the action and in the pursuit ” 2.