The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c22.61
The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c22.61
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sions.' On this point, if we are to rely upon this writer's authority, Venkata "bribed Handiatum Naik, the chief of the Bergies, with twenty-four laks of rupees and five elephants, to desert with his followers from the King and harass his camp". Accordingly, Handiatum deserted the army of the Sultan, who was consequently compelled to retreat to his own kingdom, "leaving Mustafa Khan to protect the frontiers" ¹.