A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c19.38
A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c19.38
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c19.38
We continue the narrative of events in Achyuta's reign as gathered from Firishtah.¹ As soon as he heard of the death of Hoje Tirumala and the seizure of the throne by "Ramraaje," Ibrahîm Âdil Shâh sent Asada Khân to reduce the important fortress of Adoni, which was undisputedly in Vijayanagar territory. Râma Râjah despatched his younger brother, Venkatâdri, to its relief, and the latter hastened thither with a large force.