The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c33.s3: Husain Shah's War Against Ram Raj, the King of Bijanagar, and His Victory

The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c33.s3

Language: English

Husain Shah's War Against Ram Raj, the King of Bijanagar, and His Victory

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1. Early morning when the bird stretched its wings, the brain of the sphere (*i. e.* sky) became void of pictures (*i. e.* stars).

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2. The cock shouted to the black demon (*i. e.* the night); the clamour of the drums began roaring.

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3. When the infidel came to know that the army had approached, the world appeared dark to the eyes of the infidel.

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4. He gathered an army (equipped) with arrow and sword. Its burning flash reached the clouds.

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5. On account of the tramplings of the steel-shod animals, even the earth shook to its foundation.

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6. On account of the excessive shouts that came from the ambush, the sky dropped down to the earth.

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7. From the resurrection-like clamouring of noise, the beasts of the desert took to flight.

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8. When their musical instrument was tuned for war, (or when their weapons were ready for battle) the devil ran away on account of their shouts.

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9. Two clouds from two sides began clamouring; and two seas of fire came to ebullition.

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10. From both the armies arose such a tumultuous noise that the horror of it made the brain of the devil mad.

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11. When the armies stood facing each other, the hero came forward from both the sides.

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12. The black cloud began to roar (the reference is to the army clad in iron). From the fish (in the sea) the flash of the sword reached the sky.

13. On account of the galloping which pressed the foot on the ground, the bones of the limbs of the bullock got crushed. (The reference is to the belief that the earth stands on the back of the bullock that stands on the back of the fish which is in the sea).

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14. The weapon-shattering arrow, coming and going successively, pierced through the limbs of steel-devouring lions (warriors).

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15. The twangs of the arm-breaking bows made unconscious many a man.

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16. The rows of bulky elephants as dreadful as war, entered the army like mountains.

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17. Eye-lashes, like spear, eyes cornelian-like; from trunk to tail immersed in iron.

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18. From the many rows of stout elephants, the earth became indigo coloured on account of their tramplings.

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19. The clamour of the two armies passed through the sphere in such a way that the angel became deaf.

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20. But the number of persons killed was greater on the side of the infidels; and the heart of Infidelity was more injured than Islam.

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21 & 22. Husain Shah, that monarch of the world, whom the fierce lion feared, decorated the market of battle, (and) stirred the flowing water.

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23. As a sword-belt, an Indian sword like water; in lustre greater than the fountain of the sun.

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24. A helmet of Indian steel on his head, so lustrous that (even) jewel was envying it.

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25. Seated on horseback, like a mountain; happy spiritual and cheerful.

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26. When he caught hold of the sword of malice, there came about defeat in the market of the infidel.

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27. The disgraceful infidel lost his heart as the heart of wax from the furnace.

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28. Success became the guide of Husain Shah. The captives asked for refuge.

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29. When the enemies were involved in comtempt, the brave infidels showed humility.

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30. With the blow of the spear the head of the infidel Ram Raj fell to the ground, and (also) his crown.

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31. On account of the falling of the infidel (struck) with a sharp below; you may say, appeared resurrection.

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32. With a single sign that the king made, his head was cut and stuffed with straw.

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33. From the slain over slain of valiant men, the road was blocked to the wayfarer.

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34. On account of (the excessive) booty which they brought to the king; the wealth could not be lodged in the plain.

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35. When the Shah saw that precious and weighty commodity, like the sea, (he saw) a desert full of treasure.

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36. Because of the success over the infidels and the plunder of treasure, he became joyful, and remained at ease from travelling and distress.

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37. For the sake of warning he glanced at those slain Apparently he laughed, (but) wept in-wardly.

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38. "Saying:—Why is it necessary to kill so many creatures in this strife with sword and arrow?

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39. "If I attribute the fault to them, it is unlawful. If I regard the crime on my part, that also is a mistake.

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40. "It is in the nature of the sphere to cast down head; it is not possible to draw the head from destiny.

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41. "Who knows with what blood of heart this heap of dust is mixed."

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42. "Oh cupbearer! intoxicate me with wine; (and) when you have given me wine, place in my hand sweets."

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43. (Give me) "From that wine with which I may gladden my heart; (and) in hell make it a tale (preventive) against fire."