A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c21.s3.t8.7
A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c21.s3.t8.7
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c21.s3.t8.7
Whilst the Moors were thus in presence of the King (the soldiers looking on), they saw Christovão de Figueiredo, and told the King that the conquest and capture of the city was due to that foreigner, that he had slain their captain, and with his people had killed many Moors, which caused the city’s destruction. The King, casting his eyes on Christovão de Figueiredo, nodded his head, and turned to the people telling them to observe what great things could be effected by one good man. He then retired to his tent and the men of the city to the city, and the king's troops made great feasting and rejoicing.