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Sakkarepatna in Shimoga district. There, additional leaders such as Husaini, Ambar Khan, Jujhar Rao, Abali Ghatge, Chikka Hanumappa Nayaka (brother of Kenge Nayaka), and the Desais of Lakshmeswar and Kopal, including Balaji Haibat Rao, joined with their contingents totaling 300 horse
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to prepare for war, urging defensive measures and fortification. Upon learning of this betrayal, Mustafa Khan swiftly moved his forces towards Sri Ranga's territories, performing military actions. Mustafa Khan first targeted Jagdev Raya's territories, capturing Masti, located approximately 30 miles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A turning point occurred with the arrival of Mir Jumla, a general from
Golkonda, bolstering the Muslim forces. Together, the armies of Bijapur and Golkonda intensified their efforts against Sri Ranga. Financially strained, Sri Ranga resorted to seizing jewels from women in
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Mustafa Khan, recognizing the diplomatic maneuvers, cautiously assessed the situation, trusting peace offers from Sri Ranga's envoy. Despite initial distrust, Venkaiya
Somayaji , eventually convincing Khan to consider the peace proposal.
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In April 1647, Mustafa Khan began his journey. Along the way, he conquered
Judiatam, situated on the frontier of Jagadeva, and Ambur, perched atop a mountain. After taking Cauveriratan, Mustafa Khan directed his army towards
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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.
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around May 1647. Jesuit Missionary Leonardo Cinnami, an Italian, vividly describes the events at Mysore: "Kanthirava fought not only against the weak but also against the strong
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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.
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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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