The zamorin soon regretted having allowed this fort to be built so close to his capital and main port Calicut, and used ineffectual endeavors to induce rajas of kingdoms such as Tanur, Caramanlii and Chalium to break with the Portuguese, even going to war against them [REF].
After the fall of Chalium in September 1571, the Tanur raja was compelled to escort the Portuguese on their return journey.