Burhan formed a powerful alliance with the Sultanates of Berar, Golconda, and the Vijayanagar Empire to challenge the combined forces of Bidar and Bijapur.

The coalition launched coordinated attacks, and Ahmednagar forces achieved several victories capturing the strategic forts of Ausa, Udgir, and Kandhar.

[1][2][4][5][6][7][3] While Burhan Nizam Shah was capturing Kandahar Rama Raya of Vijayanagara also contributed forces to support the alliance against Bidar.

Around this time, Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah advanced from Kaulas Fort and joined Burhan and their combined forces at Ausa.

Strengthened by this union, Jamsheed led his troops towards Medak capturing the fortress from Ali Barid's forces, further weakening the Bidar Sultanate’s hold on the region.