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.. Who was to send less  men, Timoji or Honavar?