A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c21.s3.23

c21.s3.23

And being sheltered in the fortress, after he had taken order about his provisions, he was beset on all sides by the King of the people of Dely, who had already up to this time been at war with him¹ for twelve years; over which siege little time was spent, because the people that were inside the fortress were numerous, and in a little space had consumed their provisions.