Hermann Kulke؛ Dietmar Rothermund (2004)۔ A History of India۔ Routledge۔ ص 191۔ ISBN:978-0-415-32920-0, Quote: "When battle was joined in January 1565, it seemed to be turning in favor of Vijayanagara - suddenly, however, two generals of Vijayanagara changes sides. Aliya Rama Raya was taken prisoner and immediately beheaded."
