Draft:Ramchandra's expedition of Hoysala

Ramachandra led an expedition against Hoysala to avenge the defeat they inflicted on his Uncle Mahadev he engaged in a series of conflicts against Hoysala and gained a decisive victory over them. Ramachandra got the title of A powerful arm in seizing the wealth of Hoysala.

Prelude
During the reign of Ramachandra's uncle Mahadeva, the Yadavas had suffered a defeat against their southern neighbours, the Hoysalas. To avenge this defeat, Ramachandra decided to send a expedition against the Hoysalas. He spent several years preparing for this expedition. The expedition was led by experienced generals such as Saluva Tikkama, Joyideva, Irungola Chola and Harapala (a son-in-law of Ramachandra).Their force was supported by another force led by the general Kannaradeva and the ministers Chaundarasa and Vanadaevarasa

Expedition and outcome
In 1275, the Yadava force, led by Tikkama, invaded Hoysala territory, defeating a Hoysala force led by Anka and Maideva in 1276. Another Yadava force, led by Kannaradeva, attacked Doravadi, winning but losing their minister Vanadevarasa to Hoysala chief Singeya Nayaka.

Tikkama besieged Dvarasamudra (Capital of Hoysala) Tikkama killed many officers of Hoysala along with Gullaya and Nanjeya, but on April 25, 1276, a decisive attack led by Ankeya Nayaka forced the Yadavas to retreat.

While Yadava inscription mentions Tikkama was able to capture and plunder the capital got tribute elephants and horses and gained loots.

Skirmishes continued, but major conflict was avoided as the Hoysala king was engaged in family conflicts and campaigns against rivals.