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==Prelude== | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Pleased by Mustafa Khan's resolve, the Sultan dispatched him with a large, well-equipped army on June 5th, 1646, providing detailed instructions for the conquest of Karnataka. To bid him a grand farewell, the Sultan personally accompanied Mustafa Khan as far as Ibrahimpuri. | |||
===Shahaji met Mustafa at Honnali=== | ===Shahaji met Mustafa at Honnali=== | ||