The arrival of Shahaji, Randaula Khan, and other generals of the Bijapur Sultanate in Bangalore in August 1640 marked an important event in the military history of southern India.

[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.

[2][3] In approximately August 1640, Shahaji, Randaula Khan, and other generals of the Bijapur army arrived in Bangalore with their forces.

Concerned by the potential threat posed by the invading forces, Kanthirava Narasaraja ordered his commander, Nanjarajendra, to secure Ramagiridurga, a strategic fort controlling the route of the Bijapur army into Mysore.

However, Bijapur general Vemoji Pandit launched a fierce assault, successfully capturing Ramagiridurga and forcing the Mysore army to retreat.