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Sadasiva Nayaka, the ruler of Ikkeri, to lead the campaign. When news of this alliance reached Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur, he insulted Vijayanagara's ambassadors, leading to further hostility. The combined forces of Ahmadnagar and Vijayanagara, led by Burhan Nizam Shah and Sadasiva Nayaka, respectively, moved against the fortified city of Kaliyani. Ibrahim Adil Shah sent his army to block the Hindu forces, but Sadasiva Nayaka's valor prevailed, defeating the Bijapur forces and capturing their spoils. After surrounding Kaliyani and cutting off external communications, the allies were briefly besieged by the Bijapur Maratha horse, leading to a shortage of supplies. Despite this setback, Sadasiva Nayaka, along with other nobles, advocated for a surprise attack on Ibrahim's forces. At dawn, they successfully overran Ibrahim’s camp, forcing him to flee and leaving behind valuable artillery and supplies. Soon after, the fortress of Kaliyani surrendered without much resistance, marking a significant victory for the allies, with Sadasiva Nayaka distinguishing himself as a key leader in the campaign.
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Nayaka of Keladi, the actual campaign was led by
Ramaraja's brother, Venkatadri, and supported by Narasaraja of Torgal, Sadasiva Nayaka, and other officers. The causes of this war remain unclear, with Muslim historians offering no explanation. However, evidence suggests that this conflict occurred after Ramaraja's initial invasion of the Nizam Shahi kingdom, as Ali Barid Shah later aligned with Ramaraja and Ali Adil Shah against Ahmadnagar. When the Vijayanagara forces advanced on Bidar, Barid Shah responded by leading his army to confront them. A fierce battle ensued, with Barid Shah personally directing his troops from the back of an elephant. Despite his efforts, he was defeated, captured along with his ministers, and stripped of his royal insignia, which were claimed as trophies by the victorious Hindu general. This defeat forced Barid Shah into a reluctant alliance with Ramaraja, further entangling him in the larger conflicts of the Deccan.
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northwards with his army, accompanied by the Sultan. Rama Raya also summoned
Ibrahim Qutb Shah to join the alliance, compelling him to participate despite his secret sympathies with Nizam Shah. As the allied forces advanced, Husain Nizam Shah retreated, entrusting the defense of Kalyani to Bhopal Ray and fleeing to Paithan. The allies laid siege to Kalyani and Ahmadnagar for two months, with Rama Raya ordering Sadasiva Nayaka to raid the territory up to the Godavari. During this raid, Sadasiva Nayaka clashed with Nizam Shahi forces at Jamkhed. The Burhan-i-Ma'asir claims victory for Nizam Shah's forces, while the Keladinṛpavijayam asserts that Sadasiva Nayaka defeated the enemy and captured a key officer, Bokka Singa. The subsequent surrender of Kalyani to Ali Adil Shah and further Vijayanagara victories, including Venkatadri's capture of Daulatabad, forced Husain Nizam Shah to seek peace, marking the end of the conflict.
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Later, he confronted and overcame the powerful Madana Odeya of
Bankapura, earning from the Raya the governance of eighteen Kampanas of Araga as a reward for his victory. With the Raya's approval, Sadasiva Nayaka oversaw the excavation of a tank at Bankapura and facilitated an important meeting between the head of the Sringeri monastery and the Raya. His military prowess was further demonstrated when he quashed the rebellion of Gutti Timma, who had risen against the Raya. Additionally, Sadasiva Nayaka quelled a revolt by the Tuluva chiefs at Kasargod, restoring their allegiance to the Raya and reestablishing order in the region.
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Ramaraja of Vijayanagara and Ali Barid Shah of Bidar, as detailed in the Keladinṛpavijayam and hinted at in the Siratattvaratnakaram, showcases a significant yet often understated military campaign. Though the Keladinṛpavijayam credits the victory to the heroism of Sadasiva
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