Chapter 158: Raid of Dutch Supplies part - 1
Chitradurga Fort, Vijayanagar Empire, a few days back on 15th March 1557
The midday sun blazed fiercely over Chitradurga Fort, casting a relentless heat over the sprawling landscape of deep forestation.
A lone rider, clad in dusty leather armour, cut through the shadowy path leading to open fields. His leather pouch wrapped around his waist contained crucial message which flapped over each beat of horse hooves.
Sweat-soaked dhoti clung to his legs as he guided his horse along the rough, sun-baked path toward the fort.
As the rider neared the towering fortifications of Chitradurga, he reined in his horse with skilled expertise. The immense stone walls, fluttering with the banners of the Vijayanagara Empire, loomed imposingly against the bright, cloudless sky.
He produced a medallion from around his neck, holding it aloft for the gatekeepers. The medallion, bearing the empire’s insignia, gleamed with an authoritative shimmer, signifying the urgency of his mission.
The gatekeepers, clad in chain mail and leg guards, examined the medallion closely before nodding in acknowledgment. With a practiced motion, they swung open the heavy gates, revealing the bustling inner courtyard of the fort.
The rider spurred his horse forward as he entered the heart of Chitradurga.
Inside the fort the courtyard thrived with activity. The sounds of clanging metal and rhythmic thuds echoed from the practice fields, where soldiers honed their skills with disciplined sword drills.
Their blades sliced through the air with precision, while cavalry formations executed intricate maneuvers. The heat seemed to challenge their movements, which spoke of long hours of practice and coordination.
He crossed fields where soldiers relaxed, their armor set aside as they chatted or attended to their horses.
Upon reaching the stables, he dismounted swiftly, leading his horse through the rows of tethered steed. Without pausing, he sprinted through the stable’s exit and continued through the narrow corridors, guarded at regular intervals.