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MAY, 1899.]
HISTORY OF THE BAHMANI DYNASTY.
Hasan makes Kalburgâ his capital: assumes the title of Sultân 'Alâ-ud-Din Bahman Shâh. Exalts the Brahman, Ganga Pandit.
Death of the Sultân.
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CHAPTER II.
Reign of Sultán Muḥammad Shah I.
He invades Vijayanagar territory. Gains a victory (place not mentioned). Takes Filampattan (?), and returns to Kalburga.
Marches to Daulatâbâd to quell a rebellion raised by Bahrâm Khân, the governor of that province.
The latter yields, and dies in banishment.
According to the Aiyun-ut-Tawarikh, Muhammad I. possessed himself of the whole of the Dakhan.
He had two sons, Mujâhid Khân and Fath Khân. Conquers Telingânâ. His death.
CHAPTER III.
Reign of Sultán Mujahid Shah.
Invades Vijayanagar territory.
The Raya submits and agrees to pay na'l-bahá, also to deliver over a fortress (name not mentioned) [probably Raichur or Adon!].
While encamped on the bank of the river Kistnâ, he is assassinated by his cousin, Dâ,ûd Khân.
(1azkarat-ul-Mulk.)
Mujahid Shah entitled "Balwant," strong-bodied.
Is a disciple of Shekh Muhammad Siraj-ud Din.
Besieges Adoni. Garrison about to surrender, owing to want of water. The Shekh withdraws his assurance of victory. Mujahid much incensed against him.
Rain having fallen, the garrison of Âdoni refuse to surrender; cut off the Bahmani ambassador's head and fire it from a gun.
Mujahid returns to Kalburgâ. Utters threats against the followers of the Shekh and the Habshis.
Is found beheaded on his throne. Deed attributed to Jinns. The Shekh's followers refuse to allow the body to be buried in the royal sepulchre.
CHAPTER IV.
Reign of Dá,id Shah.
Unwillingly accepted as king. The widow of the late Sultan bribes a slave to assassinate him.
He is stabbed to death in the masjid.
Muḥammad Khân, younger brother of Dâ, âd, kills the assassin, and is proclaimed king.
CHAPTER V.
Reign of Muḥammad Shah II.
His character.
Had no wars during his reign.
Story told about the adulterous woman and the puzzled Kâzi. Death of the Salțân.
