Arriving in Bangalore in August 1640, Shahaji along with Randaula Khan and others came forward as generals of the Bijapur Sultanate, making the event very important in the military history of southern India. The presence of their army constituted a serious danger to the strategic position of the Mysore Kingdom which was at the time ruled by Kanthirava Narasaraja I. [1]
In response to the perceived danger, Narasaraja dispatched his commander, Nanjarajendra, with orders to secure Ramagiridurga, a key fort that controlled the Bijapur army's route into Mysore. However, the Bijapur general, Vemoji Pandit, mounted a determined offensive and successfully captured Ramagiridurga, forcing the Mysore forces into retreat. [2] [3]
Battle
In August 1640, Shahaji, Randaula Khan and other generals of the Bijapur army arrived in Bangalore with their forces. The army's arrival prompted Kanthirava Narasaraja I, the ruler of Mysore, to be informed of the events unfolding. Alarmed at the potential danger posed by the encroaching army, Kanthirava Narasaraja I dispatched an order to the commander, Nanjarajendra, to fortify Ramagiridurga--this was the control nut of the route which the Bijapur army would take into Mysore. But Bijapur general Vemoji Pandit launched a fierce assault, capturing Ramagiridurga and forcing the Mysore army to fall back. [1] [2]
According to Kannada sources, [1] On the battlefield of Huliyurdurga, Bagur, Turuvekere, and Nonavinakere, the armies of Mysore and Bijapur fought and became victorious in the latter's, according to Mysore sources. But, there is little or no verification coming from any historical sources. Albeit the Muhammad Namah never mentions any of these happenings, Marathi sources are also reported to have not said anything. [2]
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Bijapur Sultanate 
Kingdom of Mysore