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==Prelude== | ==Prelude== | ||
On October 29, 1642, Sriranga Raya | On October 29, 1642, Sriranga Raya | ||
ascended to the throne of Vijayanagara following the death of Venkatarati II. Sriranga Raya, the last ruler of Vijayanagara's fading glory, displayed greater strength and competence than his predecessors. He consolidated his resources at Vellore and aimed to bring several subordinate chieftains of the south back under Vijayanagara's authority, as they had declared independence. Another objective was to repulse the Muslim invasions advancing into the region. | ascended to the throne of Vijayanagara following the death of Venkatarati II. Sriranga Raya, the last ruler of Vijayanagara's fading glory, displayed greater strength and competence than his predecessors. He consolidated his resources at Vellore and aimed to bring several subordinate chieftains of the south back under Vijayanagara's authority, as they had declared independence. Another objective was to repulse the Muslim invasions advancing into the region.<ref>{{Cite book |last=B. Muddachari |url=http://archive.org/details/mysore-maratha-relations-under-shahji-shivaji-sambhaji-and-rajaram-as-revealed-in-kannada-sources |title=Mysore-Maratha Relations Under Shahji, Shivaji, Sambhaji And Rajaram (As Revealed In Kannada Sources)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=B. Muddhachari |url=http://archive.org/details/the-mysore-maratha-relations-in-the-17th-century |title=The Mysore-Maratha Relations in the 17th Century |date=1965-05-04}}</ref> | ||
Sriranga Raya's efforts began to pose a challenge to Bijapur's interests in Karnataka. Recognizing the threat, Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur convened his advisors and ministers. Concerned about the chaos spreading across Karnataka, the Sultan sought a capable leader to lead an expedition. Mustafa Khan, the Prime Minister, volunteered eagerly, promising to conquer and submit Karnataka to the Sultan's authority, or not return to his court. | Sriranga Raya's efforts began to pose a challenge to Bijapur's interests in Karnataka. Recognizing the threat, Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur convened his advisors and ministers. Concerned about the chaos spreading across Karnataka, the Sultan sought a capable leader to lead an expedition. Mustafa Khan, the Prime Minister, volunteered eagerly, promising to conquer and submit Karnataka to the Sultan's authority, or not return to his court. | ||
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Throughout this campaign, [[Shahaji]] collaborated actively with Mustafa Khan as mandated by the Sultan of Bijapur. [[Shahaji]]'s extensive knowledge of Karnataka's political landscape likely informed Mustafa Khan about the weakening of Bijapur's authority by the Mysore king in Turuvekere and his subsequent retreat from Piriyapatna. | Throughout this campaign, [[Shahaji]] collaborated actively with Mustafa Khan as mandated by the Sultan of Bijapur. [[Shahaji]]'s extensive knowledge of Karnataka's political landscape likely informed Mustafa Khan about the weakening of Bijapur's authority by the Mysore king in Turuvekere and his subsequent retreat from Piriyapatna. | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
After the Battle of Turuvekere in January 1647, Mustafa Khan led his army eastwards towards Sri Ranga's territories, advancing swiftly to Sivaganga in [[Bangalore]] District. On Muslim army's approach, Sri Ranga dispatched his envoy, Venkaiya Somayaji, with peace offerings, hoping to avert an invasion. However, the situation escalated when former vassals of Sri Ranga—chiefs from Madura, Tanjore, and Singee—pledged their allegiance to the Bijapur Government. This political shift angered Sri Ranga, prompting him to march with a force against these rebellious chiefs, comprising 12,000 cavalry and 300,000 infantry. | After the Battle of Turuvekere in January 1647, Mustafa Khan led his army eastwards towards Sri Ranga's territories, advancing swiftly to Sivaganga in [[Bangalore]] District. On Muslim army's approach, Sri Ranga dispatched his envoy, Venkaiya Somayaji, with peace offerings, hoping to avert an invasion. However, the situation escalated when former vassals of Sri Ranga—chiefs from Madura, Tanjore, and Singee—pledged their allegiance to the Bijapur Government. This political shift angered Sri Ranga, prompting him to march with a force against these rebellious chiefs, comprising 12,000 cavalry and 300,000 infantry. | ||