At Honavar the Portuguese once more joined forces with Timoji, who informed Albuquerque that Ismail had left a considerable garrison behind, about 8,000-10,000 "whites"  supported by native infantry. Timoji could provide 4,000 men and 60 foists  of his own, while the king of Honavar proposed to send 15,000 men by land.
Question: Who supported Ismail's garrison that he left behind?
Answer: native infantry