The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c15.78

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² Ferishta, III, p. 128-9; Basatin-us-Salatin, p. 99. According to the Burhan-i-Ma'asir, l.c., p. 145, Rama Raya and his brothers on approaching the Muslim army "were terrified and decided not to fight on that day, but to make the most of their last day of dominion and power. They therefore withdrew from the field, and Husain Nizam Shah and the other two Sultans took advantage of their unwillingness to fight, to allow the armies of Islam time for repose, and rested that night in anticipation of the morrow's battle". The P.P.P., says also that "when that infidel (Rama Raya) heard that the army (of Ahmadnagar) was approaching, the world became dark to his eyes". Ap. A. This conduct of Rama Raya is not consistent with the narrative of Ferishta and other authorities. This passage is an evident concoction of the author in order to represent the Vijayanagara ruler as a cowardly warrior.