The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c16.39
The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c16.39
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5. After the departure of the Emperor and the nobility from the capital, no garrison remained within its walls to defend it against any attack. And Couto says that then the Bedues "who are jungle people" pounced down on the helpless city, and in six different attacks looted all its houses, carrying away numberless precious things left by the nobles in their hasty flight³.