The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c16.73

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8. Vijayanagara was thus abandoned by its own conquerors; and soon after, its natural lord again entered its gates. Tirumala "returned to Vijayanagara after the departure of the Dekanese," says Anquetil du Perron ⁴. Mr. Sewell seems to attach little importance to the Regent's return; but to my mind it is one of the outstanding events of those days. It signifies that after the battle of Raksas-Tagdi the ruler of Vijayanagara did not despair of restoring the Empire to its ancient grandeur; to maintain the capital next to the boundaries of their enemies showed the indomitable courage that could still challenge the Deccani Muhammadans, with the sure hope of crushing them as in former days: for Vijayanagara was the City of Victory!