A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c16.s1.72

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Krishna Râya then advanced to the rescue and the Sultan marched to Kondavîd. He invested the place, but was forced to retreat owing to attacks made on him from Bellamkonda and Vinukonda, the first of which fortresses he succeeded in reducing after heavy loss. After this he retired towards Kondapalle. Krishna Râya now arrived and attacked the Muhammadan garrison in Bellamkonda, upon which the Sultan countermarched, and suddenly appeared in rear of the Hindu army. In the battle which ensued he was victorious and the siege was raised, after which he returned to Kondavîd and took it. On learning of the fall of Kondavîd, Krishna Râya detached "his general and son-in-law Seeva Ray"¹ with 100,000 foot and 8000 horse to march against the Muhammadans. The Sultan retreated and encamped on the banks of the Krishnâ, leaving Kondavîd to the Hindus.² After settling the place the Vijayanagar forces proceeded in pursuit of the Sultan, were attacked by him, defeated, and retired to Kondavîd, which was a second time invested by the army of Golkonda. The Hindus then submitted and agreed to become tributary.