 Seeing this, ruler was elated and told his son that the strength of the rabbit is due to the valor of the region's citizenry.As such the ruler took permission from King of Vijaynagar and built an elaborate fort and formed a city which is now known as Chickballapur.Baichegowda, King of Mysore later attacked the fort but had to withdraw due to the valiant efforts of the Chikkaballapura citizens and aid from the Marathas.