A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c17.9

c17.9

Having for a few days rested his troops, the Sultan crossed the river, advanced (according to Nuniz) to within nine miles of Raichûr, and there entrenched himself, leaving the river about five miles in his rear.¹ Firishtah, however, differs, and says that the Muhammadan forces crossed directly in face of the Hindu army encamped on the opposite bank.