A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c12.72

c12.72

The Sultan’s answer was a declaration of war. He advanced in person, crossed both the rivers, and arrived before Adoni. On hearing that the Râya was encamped on the bank of the Tungabhadrâ, he left one force to besiege the fortress, sent another to advance towards Vijayanagar, and himself marched, probably in a north-westerly direction, towards the river, "by slow marches and with great caution." The Hindu prince at first prepared to receive his attack, but for some reason² lost heart and retired to the forests on the hills of Sandûr, south of his capital.