Attack on Rajahmundry by Muhammad Shah II

According to the historical narrative of Firishta, Muhammad Shah's subsequent move was aimed at Narasimha Raya of Rajamundri. Despite a strong army of about seven hundred thousand infantry and five hundred elephants like the 'Iron Mountains', the king retreated like a coward. The sultan came to know of the town of Conchee, which has several temples not far from his base in Malur, and destroyed the city completely. Mohammad continued his advance to Masulipattam and ended his series of attacks. On his return to Kondapalli, he assassinated his governor Muhammad Gawan. The assassination of Muhammad Gawan paved the way for the collapse of the Bahmani Empire. Although the Sultan's plan to invade and capture Goa from Vijayanagara's control, the king of Vijayanagara sent troops, but after the death of Muhammad Shah on March 21, 1482, the plan of attack was halted.

It is worth noting some of the descriptions given by the Russian traveler Athanasius Nitikin on Kulberga. The Hindus of Kulberga were barefoot. They were walking with swords and shields in their hands. The attendants carried bows and arrows. Elephants were used for war. Large swords were attached to the horns and trunk of the elephant, and they were armed with steel armor. A large number of armed men were seen guarding the fort. The condition of the majority of the people living there was deplorable. The elite lived luxurious lives in the midst of affluence. Accompanying the Sultan were a thousand horses, five hundred camels, and three hundred men and three hundred dancers, adorned with gold ornaments. The Sultan stood in the middle of the crowd of singers, dancers and people wearing embroidered turbans, gold armor and three gold swords.

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Seven Forts of Vijayanagar Empire

Twenty years after the visit of Nicola Conte, let us examine the travel experience of Abdur Razak, a Persian traveler who visited Vijayanagar during the reign of Devaraya II. During his voyage from Kozhikode to Vijayanagar in 1443, Razak was amazed by a small temple made of bronze. There is also a reference to a temple that is notable for its unique architecture. Vijayanagara, which stretches from the Krishna River to Kanyakumari, had a thousand elephants and about 11 lakh troops. The Vijayanagara kings defended the country by building seven strong forts and huge walls to protect the country from being penetrated by the waves of enemy army. The city's surveillance system and intelligence system were considered the best in the world. A traveler coming from the south can see the beginning of the fort that lie between the two hills southwest of the Hospet as the first defensive system. After that entrance you will reach the second stage with farms, houses and...

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