Indian Antiquary Vol 50

Author(s): Richard Carnac Temple, Devadatta Ramkrishna Bhandarkar
Publisher: Swati Publications

Page 83

MARCH, 1021 ) HISTORY OF THE NIZAM SHAH KINGS OF AHMADNAGAR
THE HISTORY OF THE NIZAM SHAH KINGS OF AHMADNAGAR. BY LIEUT.-COLONEL T. W. HAIG, C.S.I., C.M.G.. C.B.E.
(Continued from p. 31.) LVI.-AN ACCOUNT OF THE ACCESSION OF AL MUAYYAD MIN'AND-ILLAH
HUSAIN NIZAM SHAH. When Miran Shah Husain's mind had been completely freed from anxiety regarding Miran Abdul Qadir (who would not be satisfied with anything less than the throne of Abmadnagar) and the other rebels, and when Burhân Nizam Shah had died, the amirs and officers of state, and all the army and the people were unanimous in swearing allegiance to Husain Nigam Shah; and the astrologers exercised great care in selecting an auspicious hour for his ascent of the throne. When the hour had been selected, he ascended the throre and assumed the crown. He distributed largesse to all, small and great, high and low. The amirs, vazirs and officers of state and all the army and people appeared before him, made their obeisance to him, and acclaimed him as king. Hakim Qasim Beg was appointed chief minister.
It was now reported to the king that Mirân 'Abdul Qadir had taken refuge with Darya 'Imad Shah, relying on his assistance owing to the connection by marriage that existed between them and that Mîrân Shah Haidar also, relying on his father-in-law, Makhdum Khvâja Jahân, for help, was on the point of rising in rebellion. Naşir-ul-Mulk also, who had been confined, by Burhan Nizam Shah's command, in the fortress of Kondâna, contrived to escape from prison, and proposed to join Miran Shah Haidar in his rebellion. Husain Nigam Shâh resolved to attack and disperse these rebels before they could receive support from Makhdam Khyâja Jahân. He therefore placed his tutor, Maulana Shah Muhammad who had become one of his intimate courtiers, in command of a body of troops. Khurasants and others, and sent him against the rebels with instructions to devote his attention chiefly to Naşir-ul-Mulk. Maulana Shâh Muhammad marched by night from Ahmadnagar and travelled with such speed that by the morning he had arrived at Nasir-ul-Mulk's camp. As soon as Naşir-ul-Mulk heard of the approach of the royal troops, he realized that he could not withstand them and Hed precipitatély. Maulana Shah Muhammad at once pursued him. He came up with him, and one of the royal officers slew Naşir-ul-Mulk with a spear and severed his head from his body. Thus the land of the Dakan was freed from the defilement of his existence. Maulana Shâh Muhammad then returned to court and presented the head of the rebel to the king.
Husain Nizam Shah then caused a letter to be written to Darya 'Imad Shah, with whom Miran 'Abdul Qadir had taken refuge, setting forth that friendship had always existed between the Nizam Shahî and 'Imad Shahi dynasties, and that it would be a pity if it were broken. The letter went on to say that Husain Nizâm Shah had heard that Mirån 'Abdul Qadir who, although his brother, was & rebel, had taken refuge in Berar and was expecting help from Darya 'Imad Shah, and requested that he might be expelled from that country. On receipt of the letter, Darya 'Imad Shah asked Miran 'Abdul Qadir to leave Berar.
LVII.-AN ACCOUNT OF THE CAUSES OF MAKHDOM KHYRJA JAHAN'S REBELLION AGAINST ƯUBAIN Nigán SKH, OF THE CONQUEST OF PARENDA, AND OF THE
DOWNFALL OF KEVAJA JAWIN'S FAMILY, Makhdam Kbyája Jahan was, as has been said, the father-in-law of Miran Shah Haidar and held the fortress of Parenda and all its dependencies. After the death of