Ferishta's History of Dekkan from the First Mahummedan Conquests; With Continuation

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1794 Excerpt: ... SULTAN ABOU AL FATTEH ISMAEEL ADIL SHAW. IsMAEEL Adil Shaw upon his accession being too young to direct the affairs of his kingdom, the guidance of administration was committed to Kummaul Khan Dekkanee. He had been one of the principal nobles of Mhamood Shaw Bhamenee, but, on Eusuff Adil Shaw's assuming independance, was won over to his interest, and appointed his - meer nobut; after which, shewing distinguished gallantry and activity in the battle against Heemraaje, he rose in credit and influence above all the other ministers. Eusuff Adil Shaw, upon his death bed, added the office of regent, during the minority of his son, to his former dignities; and earnestly advised and entreated Direa Khan, Fukhir al Moolk, Mirza Jehangeer, Hyder Beg, and the rest of the nobility, to a strict friendship and agreement with him, as also among themselves. On this account the above amras held him as their superior, and, leaving all affairs to his direction, obeyed him as regent. Kummaul Khan, on the commencement of his authority, displayed good conduct. He restored the sooni exercise of religion, studied to gain the affections of the publick, and by his condescensions procured the attachment of the nobility. He observed moderation and agreement with the families of Nizam Shaw, Koottub Shaw, and Bereed Shaw. He made peace with the Europeans, who, after F f 2 the Commander in chief. the retreat of Eusuff Adil Shaw, had besieged Goa, and regained it by giving large bribes to the governor, just on the accession of the infant king, on condition that they should be satisfied with the island alone, and not molest the towns and districts. Accordingly, since that time, the Portuguese have kept possession of Goa, and, observing the treaty, have not made any encroachments on ...