| CHAPTER IV. | |
| HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF GUZERAT. | |
| Genealogy of the Kings of Guzerat. | xxiii |
| MOOZUFFUR SHAH I. | |
| Cause of his nomination to the office of viceroy of Guzerat — the
insignia of royalty are conferred on him at court — is opposed by the
governor of the province at Sidpoor. The governor is killed.
Moozuffur marches against Idur, and compels the Ray to pay tribute
— forms a treaty with Adil Khan Farooky, ruler of Kandeish —
levies tribute from the rajas of western Guzerat and Mundulgur —
assumes the title of King — proceeds to Idur a second time, and
levies tribute. The King of Dehly expelled from his throne by
Teimoor (Tamerlane) — seeks shelter in Guzerat, but is compelled to
quit it. Moozuffur Shah proceeds to Idur a third time — finds it
evacuated, and occupies it with a force — marches to Somnat, which
is evacuated — continues his route to Diù — the town opens its gates,
but the inhabitants are put to the sword, and the Hindoo raja trod to
death by an elephant. Death of Tartar Khan at Suntpoor — contradictory
accounts of the cause of that event. Sudden death of
Dilawur Khan, ruler of Malwa. War between Moozuffur Shah and
his son and su??ces or Hooshung. Hooshung taken prisoner. Moo- |
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| AHMUD SHAH I. | |
| Ahmud, the son of Tartar Khan, ascends the throne, agreeably to the
will of his grandfather. His uncles collect a force at Cambay to
dispute his claim. The confederates proclaim Feroze King — they
solicit aid from Sooltan Hooshung of Malwa — they disagree, and
dissolve their union. Feroze retires into Baroach — he submits, and
is pardoned. Ahmud Shah builds the city of Ahmudabad. The
Prince Feroze again urges his pretensions to the throne, and unites
with Ray Runmul, the exiled Raja of Idur. Feroze is joined by
his brother, Futteh Khan, and occupies Rungpoor. Rungpoor taken.
Feroze and Ray Runmul of Idur make their escape. The King proceeds
against the Raja of Jhalode. The latter is supported by
Sooltan Hooshung, King of Malwa. An insurrection created by
Ahmud Sheer Kutchy. The King marches against the King of
Malwa, and deputes his brother, the Prince Luteef, against the
insurgents under Amud Sheer Kutchy. Ahmud Sheer is defeated,
and flies to the Raja of Girnal (Joonagur). The King proceeds to
that fort. The Raja becomes tributary. Military operations carried
on against the Hindoo chiefs of Guzerat. The King proceeds to
Kandeish and Buglana, where he hears of a formidable confederacy
of the Hindoo rajas, in which Sooltan Hooshung of Malwa is
connected. The King returns to Guzerat. Battle of Kaliada
— the Malwa troops are defeated. Peace concluded. Ahmud Shah
levies tribute from the Ray of Champanere — besieges Mando —
raises the siege, and proceeds to Sarungpoor. Battle of Sarungpoor.
Pestilence in the Guzerat army. Ahmud Shah retreats — proceeds
to attack Idur, which had been recovered by the Hindoos. The King
constructs a fort near it to watch the garrison, to which he gives the
name of Ahmudnuggur. The Ray agrees to pay tribute. The King
marches to Julwara. Kanha Ray of Julwara flies to Kandeish — is
supported by Nuseer Khan, and by Ahmud Shah Bahmuny, King of
Bidur. The Deccanies are defeated. A second campaign. Battle
of Manukpoonj. Bombay and Tanna taken by the Deccanies —
recovered by the Guzerat troops. Ahmud Shah marches to Cham- |
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| MAHOMED SHAH | |
| Espouses the daughter of the Raja of Idur — exacts tribute from the Raja of Dongurpoor — attacks the Raja of Champanere, who obtains aid from the King of Malwa. Mahomed Shah retreats. Invasion of Guzerat by the Malwa troops. The pusillanimity of Mahomed Shah — flies to Diù — is poisoned by his queen at the instance of his officers | 35 |
| KOOTB SHAH | |
| Is induced to oppose the King of Malwa. Battle of Surkech. The King of Malwa retires. Peace concluded. Shums Khan, the son of Feroze Khan of Nagoor, solicits the King's aid against the Rana Kombha of Chittoor. Reinforcements sent to Nagoor. The King's troops defeated. Treaty of offensive alliance against the Rana concluded between the kings of Malwa and Guzerat at Champanere. Aboo taken by the King of Guzerat — he compels the Rana to pay one thousand one hundred and seventy-six pounds weight of gold. Death of Kootb Shah | 37 |
| DAWOOD SHAH: | |
| He succeeds to the throne of his nephew — ennobles persons of low birth — is deposed by his courtiers | Page 45 |
| MAHMOOD SHAH I. | |
| ENTITLED BEGURRA. | |
| A conspiracy threatens to subvert the throne, but is suppressed by the great vigour displayed by the King — he makes two campaigns to the Deccan to assist Nizam Shah Bahmuny against the King of Malwa — marches into the province of Sorut — reduces Girnal — makes an inroad through Kutch as far as the Indus — builds Moostufabad in Sorut — reduces Champanere — builds the town of Mahomedabad — constructs the city-wall of Ahmudabad — proceeds to Dowlutabad in the Deccan. Arrival of the Turkish fleet from the Red Sea at Diù — it is joined by the Guzerat fleet, and they proceed to attack the Portuguese. Battle of Choul, in which both parties suffer severely, and each claims the victory. Death of Mahmood Shah Begurra | 46 |
| MOOZUFFUR SHAH II. | |
| He ascends the throne without opposition — engages to assist the King of Malwa, who is expelled from his throne by the Hindoos — besieges Mando, and takes it by storm, on which occasion fifteen thousand Rajpoots lose their lives — replaces the King of Malwa on his throne. The King of Malwa defeated by Rana Sanka of Chittoor — receives aid from Moozuffur Shah, whose army besieges Chittoor. Peace concluded with the Rana. Bahadur, the King's second son, quits his father's court in disgust, and proceeds to Dehly. Death of Moozuffur Shah II. | 79 |
| SIKUNDUR SHAH. | |
| Moozuffur Shah is succeeded by his eldest son, Sikundur. The Prince Luteef, the King's younger brother, goes into rebellion — retires to Chittoor, where he finds protection with the Rana. The Rana defeats the King's army. The King disgusts his nobles — a plot to assassinate him — his death | 98 |
| MAHMOOD SHAH II. | |
| Nuseer Khan, a brother of the late King, is raised to the throne, and assumes the title of Mahmood Shah II. The King's elder brother, the Prince Bahadur, arrives from Dehly, and being joined by the nobles, ascends the throne | 101 |
| BAHADUR SHAH. | |
| The Prince Bahadur returns from Dehly, and ascends the throne. A feeble effort is made to create an insurrection by the Prince Luteef Khan, who is severely wounded, and dies. Imad-ool-Moolk, and the regicides of Sikundur Shah, all suffer death. Great efforts made by the Portuguese to occupy the island of Diù, in which they are repulsed. Bahadur Shah is invited to aid the King of Berar against the King of Ahmudnuggur — he proceeds to the south, and causes himself to be recognised King of Ahmudnuggur — makes war with the King of Malwa — conquers his country, and puts the King to death — provokes a war with Hoomayoon, the Great Mogul — is defeated, and loses all his dominions, with the exception of a small portion of Guzerat — is supported by the Portuguese — recovers his kingdom — is killed by the Portuguese in an affray in the harbour of Diù. | Page 105 |
| MEERAN MAHOMED SHAH FAROOKY. | |
| In default of heirs, Meeran Mahomed Shah of Kandeish is raised to the throne — he dies suddenly | 142 |
| MAHMOOD SHAH III. | |
| Mahmood, the son of the Prince Luteef Khan, and who had been confined in Aseer for many years, is raised to the throne — is basely assassinated by his minion Boorhan | 144 |
| AHMUD SHAH II. | |
| Ahmud is raised to the throne by Etimad Khan — he imprudently betrays his hatred of his minister and benefactor — is found dead one morning in the streets | 153 |
| MOOZUFFUR SHAH III. | |
| Etimad Khan raises a supposititious son of Mahmood II. to the throne. The King remains a pageant in the minister's hands. The kingdom divided among the nobles into seven provinces. The rulers of each contend for supremacy. Civil war in Guzerat. Arrival of the Mirzas, the sons of Mahomed Sooltan Mirza — their extensive power — they are expelled by Chungiz Khan, governor of the southern provinces. Chungiz Khan dies. The Mirzas return from Malwa, and re-occupy their estates. Etimad Khan invites Akbur into Guzerat. The Mirzas expelled by Akbur. Their territory occupied. Moozuffur Shah abdicates the throne, and retires to Agra. Moozuffur Shah, after nine years, quits Agra, and re-ascends the throne of Guzerat — is expelled, and eventually taken prisoner, and dies | 155 |
| CHAPTER V. | |
| HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF MALWA. | |
| Genealogy of the Ghoory and Khiljy Dynasties of Malwa. | 166a |
| SOOLTAN DILAWUR GHOORY. | |
| The origin of his coming to Malwa explained. He receives Mahmood Toghluk of Dehly after his expulsion by Tamerlane. Mahmood returns to his capital. Dilawur assumes the title of Shah, and causes himself to be acknowledged King of Malwa. Death of Sooltan Dilawur Ghoory | Page 167 |
| SOOLTAN HOOSHUNG GHOORY. | |
| Ascends his father's throne — is accused of poisoning his father — is attacked by Moozuffur Shah I. King of Guzerat — is taken prisoner, and the government placed in the hands of Noosrut Khan. The inhabitants of Malwa revolt from Noosrut Khan, who is obliged to fly. Sooltan Hooshung is released, and restored to his throne — he invades Guzerat, and supports a pretender to the crown. Ahmud Shah invades Malwa. Battle of Sarungpoor. Retreat of Ahmud Shah. Sooltan Hooshung besieges Gualiar — besieges Kalpy, and makes the governor submit to his authority — wrests Kehrla out of the hands of the Hindoo raja. Sooltan Hooshung appoints his son, Ghizny Khan, his successor, and dies | 171 |
| GHIZNY KHAN, | |
| SURNAMED SOOLTAN MAHOMED GHOORY, | |
| Ascends the throne — causes the city of Mando to be called Shadiabad — becomes cruel to his brothers and children, as also to his officers — abandons himself to his pleasures — the people are disgusted. The King accuses his minister of an intention to dethrone him. The latter pleads his innocence, but resolves to cut off the King. The King is poisoned by his cup-bearer, at the instigation of the minister, Mahmood Khan Khiljy | 191 |
| SOOLTAN MAHMOOD KHILJY: | |
| He ascends the throne, confirming to all the nobles their estates and titles. An attempt is made to assassinate the King, which is frustrated. The Prince Ahmud Ghoory creates an insurrection. Ahmud Shah of Guzerat espouses his cause, as well as that of the princes Musaood and Oomr, sons of the late King. The Princes Ahmud and Musaood are cut off by poison, and Oomr is taken prisoner and beheaded. Pestilence rages in the Guzerat army, which is obliged to retreat. Sooltan Mahmood invited to Dehly — marches thither, but retreats suddenly — compels Kadur Khan of Kalpy to acknowledge fealty to him — makes war with the Rana of Chittoor — reduces one of the forts of Koombulmere — besieges Chittoor, but is foiled — is engaged in war with the King of Joonpoor. Treaty of Eerich concluded. The King besieges Mundulgur — receives tribute from the Raja of Mundulgur, also from the rajas of Kota and Boondy — engages in war with the King of Guzerat. Battle of Surkech. Able retreat of Sooltan Mahmood out of Guzerat — is induced to invade the Deccan, owing to the invitation of Julal Khan Bokhary. War with the Rana renewed. Takes Ajmere. Koombulmere capitulates, but is ransomed for a large sum of money. Boondy taken by storm. The King invades the Deccan. Defeats the army of Nizam Shah Bahmuny, and takes the capital. Is compelled to retreat by the arrival of the King of Guzerat. Second campaign in the Deccan also unsuccessful. The fort of Kehrla taken from the troops of Malwa by the King of the Deccan — is restored. Treaty of Elichpoor, by which Kehrla and the Narnala hills become the boundary of the two kingdoms. Insurrection in Keechiwara — is suppressed. Death of the King — his character | Page 195 |
| SOOLTAN GHEIAS-OOD-DEEN | |
| Ascends the throne of his father — declares his son, Abdool Kadur, heir-apparent, and places in his hands the entire control of the government, and abandons himself to the pleasures of the haram. Internal arrangements for the seraglio, containing fifteen thousand females. His peaceable reign for thirty-three years. The King's death | 236 |
| SOOLTAN NASIR-OOD-DEEN. | |
| The King is accused of causing the death of his father. Distractions
in Malwa. Sheer Khan governor of Chundery, Sikundur Khan of
Eerich, and Mahabut Khan of Mundsoor, unite and march against
the King. The rebels are defeated, and Sheer Khan and Sikundur
Khan are killed in the action. The King indulges in scandalous
excesses — becomes cruel to his people. The Prince Shahab-ood- |
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| SOOLTAN MAHMOOD II. | |
| Ascends the throne, and secures the person of his brother Sahib Khan.
Sahib Khan is released, and is proclaimed King. Mahmood retires
from Mando, and meets with assistance from Medny Ray, an officer
of his government. The Prince Sahib Khan is defeated, and flies.
The Prince Shahab-ood-Deen dies on his road from Kandeish to
Malwa, leaving a son, the Prince Musaood. The governor of Bhilsa
espouses his cause, while the governor of Chundery espouses that of
Sahib Khan. The King of Dehly joins the league in favour of Sahib
Khan, but it is dissolved by the ability of Medny Ray, who obtains
an entire supremacy in the government. Sooltan Mahmood retires
to Guzerat, and obtains the aid of Moozuffur Shah. Mando taken
from the Hindoos, and Sooltan Mahmood is replaced on his throne.
The Guzerat army retires. Sooltan Mahmood is defeated and taken
prisoner by the Hindoos, but is restored to his government. The
King of Guzerat dies. Contests for the throne. Sooltan Mahmood
of Malwa receives one of the pretenders at his court, where he
carries on intrigues against Bahadur Shah of Guzerat. War ensues.
Mando taken by the King of Guzerat. Sooltan Mahmood and his
family fall into the hands of Bahadur Shah — they are sent to Cham- |
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| CONCLUSION OF THE HISTORY OF MALWA. | |
| Bahadur Shah of Guzerat distributes Malwa among several chiefs.
Malwa subdued by Hoomayoon. Hoomayoon is expelled from India,
and Kadur Khan, an officer of the Khiljy government, occupies the
country. He provokes an attack from Sheer Shah Soor, who places
his minister and relative, Shooja Khan, in charge of the government.
Shooja Khan dies, leaving three sons, Dowlut, Moostufa, and Baye- |
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| CHAPTER VI. | |
| HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF KANDEISH. | |
| Genealogy of the Kings of Kandeish, Entitled Farooky. | 279a |
| MULLIK RAJA FAROOKY. | |
| His origin. Accidental circumstance of his being first brought to the King's notice — is raised to the rank of a noble of two thousand horse, and receives the districts of Talnere and Kuronde in jageer — compels the Raja of Buglana to pay tribute — invades the districts of Sooltanpoor and Nundoorbar, belonging to the King of Guzerat, but is obliged to retire to Talnere — concludes peace with the King of Guzerat — assigns Talnere to his youngest son, and leaves the rest of his territory to his eldest son, Nuseer Khan Farooky. Death of Mullik Raja — his pedigree derivable from Oomr Farook | 280 |
| MULLIK NUSEER, | |
| ENTITLED NUSEER KHAN FAROOKY. | |
| Treacherously obtains possession of Aseer — deprives his brother of the fort of Talnere, and attacks the districts of Sooltanpoor and Nundoorbar, belonging to Guzerat — is compelled to sue for terms — builds the city of Boorhanpoor, and fortifies Aseer — gives his daughter in marriage to the heir-apparent of the Bahmuny kingdom — supports the fugitive Raja of Julwara against the King of Guzerat, and induces the King of the Deccan to do so likewise. The Guzerat King proves victorious. Nuseer Khan supports some rebellious chiefs of the Deccan in Berar against their King — he is compelled to fly from Boorhanpoor. The battle of Lulling, in which he is defeated. His death | 286 |
| MEERAN ADIL KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Succeeds his father, and obtains the aid of the King of Guzerat to
expel the Deccan troops from Kandeish — is assassinated in Boor- |
296 |
| MEERAN MOOBARIK KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Ascends his father's throne, and dies after a reign of seventeen years | Page 297 |
| MEERAN GHUNY, | |
| COMMONLY CALLED ADIL KHAN FAROOKY I. | |
| Ascends his father's throne — compels the neighbouring rajas to pay
him tribute — refuses to acknowledge the supremacy of the King of
Guzerat, or to pay him tribute. A Guzerat army marches to Kan- |
298 |
| DAWOOD KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Provokes a war with the King of Ahmudnuggur — solicits aid from the King of Malwa, which is granted. The King of Ahmudnuggur declines the contest, and retires. The Malwa general causes his master to be acknowledged King of Kandeish, and after exacting valuable presents from Dawood Khan retires to Malwa. Death of Dawood Khan Farooky | 300 |
| ADIL KHAN FAROOKY II., | |
| ENTITLED AZIM HOOMAYOON. | |
| Alum Khan, a relative of the late King, residing at Ahmudnuggur, is elevated to the throne. Mullik Larun, governor of Aseer, refuses to acknowledge him. Adil Khan Farooky of Talnere puts forward his claim — is supported by his grandfather, the King of Guzerat, and his title is every where acknowledged. Alum Khan, supported by the King of Ahmudnuggur, makes a second effort to ascend the throne, but is defeated. Adil Khan Ferooky attends his father-inlaw, Moozuffur Shah II., in the campaign in Malwa — his death | 303 |
| MEERAN MAHOMED KHAN FAROOKY, | |
| ENTITLED MEERAN MAHOMED SHAH, | |
| Ascends his father's throne — assists the King of Berar to wage war
with the King of Ahmudnuggur — is defeated, with the loss of all
his military train, including elephants — obtains the aid of his uncle,
Bahadur Shah of Guzerat — attends Bahadur Shah throughout the
campaign against Ahmudnuggur. Termination of the war. Meeran
Mahomed Khan assists Bahadur Shah in the campaign in Malwa —
is present at his final overthrow at Mundsoor — retires to Kandeish
— assists the governor of Malwa to recover that country from the
Moguls. Bahadur Shah of Guzerat dies. Meeran Mahomed Khan
is raised to the throne of Guzerat, under the title of Meeran Ma- |
308 |
| MEERAN MOOBARIK KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Succeeds his elder brother on the throne — refuses to deliver up the Prince Mahmood of Guzerat, then confined in Aseer, to the nobles of that kingdom — is compelled to do so — puts forth pretensions to the throne of Guzerat, and marches an army to Ahmudabad — is defeated — procures the cession of Sooltanpoor and Nundoorbar by the King of Guzerat. Baz Bahadur, King of Malwa, is expelled from his throne by Peer Mahomed Khan, an officer of Akbur Padshah. The Moguls pursue Baz Bahadur to Boorhanpoor, and sack the town — they retreat, and are closely pursued by Meeran Moobarik Khan and Baz Bahadur. The Moguls routed near the Nurbudda, and Peer Mahomed Khan loses his life. Death of Meeran Moobarik Khan | Page 313 |
| MEERAN MAHOMED KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Succeeds his father. Kandeish invaded by Chungiz Khan of Guzerat,
who takes Sooltanpoor and Nundoorbar — besieges Talnere — is
opposed by Meeran Mahomed Khan and Toofal Khan of Berar. The
siege of Talnere relinquished, and Chungiz Khan flies to Guzerat.
Meeran Mahomed Khan raises an army of thirty thousand men —
invades Guzerat, and claims the throne—is defeated in the battle of
Ahmudabad — is closely pursued by the Mogul Mirzas in Guzerat —
they plunder Kandeish, and retire to Malwa. Meeran Mahomed
Khan aids Toofal Khan of Berar against the King of Ahmudnuggur.
Toofal Khan loses his territory, and eventually his life, in the
struggle. Boorhanpoor sacked by the Deccan army. Meeran Ma- |
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| RAJA ALLY KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Succeeds his brother — writes to Akbur, acknowledging his supremacy.
Character of Raja Ally Khan. A body of revolted chiefs from Ah- |
321 |
| BAHADUR KHAN FAROOKY | |
| Ascends his father's throne — defies the power of Akbur. Aseer besieged, and taken by capitulation; and Bahadur Khan, the last of the kings of Kandeish, becomes a state-prisoner in Gualiar | 325 |
| CHAPTER VII. | |
| SECTION I. | |
| HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF BENGAL AND BEHAR, COMMONLY CALLED POORBY. | |
| Genealogies of the Several Dynasties of the Kings of Bengal, Entitled Poorby. | 327a |
| FUKHR-OOD-DEEN POORBY. | |
| Mullik Fukhr-ood-Deen slays Kuddur Khan, the governor of Bengal, and proclaims himself King — he is slain by Alla-ood-Deen | Page 328 |
| ALLA-OOD-DEEN POORBY. | |
| Alla-ood-Deen assassinated | 330 |
| HAJY ELIAS, | |
| ENTITLED SHUMS-OOD-DEEN POORBY. | |
| Hajy Elias assumes the title of Shums-ood-Deen — invades the territory of Jajnuggur in order to procure elephants — is attacked by Feroze Toghluk of Dehly. The King of Dehly retreats. Peace concluded. Death of Shums-ood-Deen | 331 |
| SIKUNDUR POORBY. | |
| Sikundur, the son of Shums-ood-Deen, raised to the throne — is attacked by Feroze Toghluk of Dehly, but purchases a peace by the presentation of several elephants — his death | 334 |
| GHEIAS-OOD-DEEN POORBY | |
| Reigns seven years, and dies | 335 |
| SOOLTAN-OOS-SULLATEEN POORBY | |
| Reigns ten years, and dies | 335 |
| SHUMS-OOD-DEEN POORBY II. | |
| Reigns three years, and dies | 336 |
| RAJA KANS POORBY. | |
| Raja Kans, a zemindar of Bengal, becomes the founder of a new dynasty — reigns seven years, and dies | 336 |
| JEETMUL, | |
| ENTITLED JULAL-OOD-DEEN. | |
| Jeetmul, the son of Raja Kans, voluntarily renounces the Hindoo religion, and embraces the Mahomedan faith — reigns seventeen years, and dies | Page 337 |
| AHMUD POORBY | |
| Succeeds to his father's throne — reigns eighteen years, and dies | 338 |
| NASIR-OOD-DEEN GHOLAM POORBY | |
| Nasir, a slave, usurps the throne; but is shortly after deposed | 338 |
| NASSIR POORBY | |
| Reigns for two years, and dies | 339 |
| BARBIK POORBY | |
| Reigns peaceably for a period of seventeen years, and dies | 339 |
| YOOSOOF POORBY | |
| Reigns for eight years, and dies | 339 |
| SIKUNDUR POORBY | |
| Is elevated to the throne, and instantly deposed | 340 |
| FUTTEH POORBY | |
| Enlists a large body of Hindoo infantry called Paiks, whom he employs as his household troops — he is murdered, after a reign of seven years | 340 |
| THE EUNUCH SHAHZADA | |
| Ascends the throne — requires the officers of the government to swear allegiance to him — is put to death | 341 |
| FEROZE POORBY. | |
| Mullik Andeel ascends the throne, under the title of Feroze Poorby | 344 |
| MAHMOOD POORBY | |
| Surrenders his government into the hand of his slave, who puts him to death | 345 |
| MOOZUFFUR HUBSHY | |
| Ascends the throne — raises one Syud Shureef of Mecca to the office of minister. Syud Shureef goes to war with his Prince, who is assassinated by one of the body guard | Page 347 |
| ALLA-OOD-DEEN POORBY II. | |
| Syud Shureef ascends the throne under the title of Alla-ood-Deen II. — his promptitude in restraining his soldiers from plunder — he disbands the Paik guards — his death | 349 |
| NUSEEB POORBY | |
| Succeeds his father on the throne — he affords an asylum to the princes and officers of the house of Lody, expelled from Dehly by the Moguls. The King becomes cruel and tyrannical — his death — his government usurped by his minister. Sheer Shah conquers Bengal. Hoomayoon attacks Sheer Shah, but is repulsed. Sheer Shah ascends the throne of Dehly, and nominates Mahomed Khan Afghan to the government as his lieutenant. Mahomed Khan assumes independence, under the appellation of Bahadur Afghan | 351 |
| BAHADUR AFGHAN: | |
| He reigns five years, and dies | 354 |
| SOOLIMAN KIRANY. | |
| Sooliman Kirany Afghan appointed governor by the King of Dehly — he assumes the title of King — reigns for twenty-five years, and dies | 354 |
| BAYEZEED AFGHAN | |
| Ascends his father's throne; but is murdered by a relation, who also suffers death | 355 |
| DAWOOD KHAN | |
| Dawood succeeds his brother Bayezeed — is attacked by Moonyim Khan, the general of Akbur Padshah of Dehly. Battle of Moonere, in which Dawood Khan is defeated, and flies to Orissa, where, after several actions, he is permitted to reside. Moonyim Khan, governor of Bengal, dies. Dawood Khan recovers Bengal; but is eventually defeated, and slain in battle | 356 |
| CHAPTER VII. (CONTINUED) | |
| SECTION II. | |
| HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF JOONPOOR, DENOMINATD SHURKY. | |
| Genealogy of the Kings of Joonpoor, Entitled Shurky. | 358a |
| KHWAJA JEHAN SHURKY | |
| Is appointed governor of the provinces east of Dehly — proclaims his independence — compels the rulers of Bengal to pay him tribute — his death | Page 359 |
| MOOBARIK SHAH SHURKY | |
| Assumes the regalia, and causes coin to be struck in his name as King. Mulloo Yekbal Khan invades his country. Peace concluded. The death of Moobarik Shah Shurky | 361 |
| IBRAHIM SHAH SHURKY: | |
| His country invaded by Mulloo Yekbal Khan, attended by Mahmood Toghluk. Peace concluded. Ibrahim takes Kunowj from the King of Dehly; also takes Sumbhul, which is retaken — encourages literature in his country — proceeds to besiege Byana; but concludes a peace with the King of Dehly. Death of Ibrahim | 363 |
| MAHMOOD SHAH SHURKY | |
| Attacks Kalpy, which is evacuated by its governor. The King of Malwa resents the injury. Peace concluded. Mahmood Shah attacks Dehly — is compelled to retreat, and loses a great portion of his baggage and elephants during the operation. War continued with Bheilole Lody, King of Dehly. Death of Mahmood Shah Shurky | 367 |
| MAHOMED SHAH SHURKY. | |
| War continued with the King of Dehly. Mahomed Shah becomes very cruel — puts his brother Hussun Khan to death. His mother and his other brothers conspire against him. A civil war prevails. Mahomed Shah loses his life. A truce concluded with the King of Dehly for four years, and an exchange of prisoners takes place | 371 |
| HOOSSEIN SHAH SHURKY | |
| Ascends his brother's throne — leads a vast army into Orissa — compels the Raja of Gualiar to pay him tribute — lays claim to the throne of Dehly, and engages in war with Bheilole Lody — is defeated, and quits his kingdom, which henceforth is incorporated with that of Dehly | 375 |
| CHAPTER VIII. | |
| THE HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF MOOLTAN. | |
| Genealogy of the Kings of Mooltan, of the Afghan Tribe of Lunga. | 378a |
| SHEIKH YOOSOOF. | |
| Some account of the first conquest of Mooltan — reverts to the
Hindoos — is again subjected to Mahomedan rule by Mahomed
Ghoory. In the fallen condition of the Dehly empire, the Mool- |
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| KOOTB-OOD-DEEN LUNGA. | |
| Ray Sehra, entitled Kootb-ood-Deen Lunga, ascends the throne — he expels his predecessor and son-in-law from Mooltan — his death | 383 |
| HOOSSEIN LUNGA | |
| Succeeds his father — gives encouragement to learned men, and establishes colleges in Mooltan under their superintendence — raises troops, and invades the Punjab — takes Kotgirvur and Dhunkote. Mooltan besieged in his absence by the Prince Barbik and Tartar Khan. The besieged are repulsed. Enlists in his army a large body of Bulochies from Mikran — sends an envoy to Dehly, and makes peace — deputes an ambassador to Guzerat — abdicates his throne in favour of his son Feroze, who is assassinated. Death of Hoossein Lunga | 385 |
| MAHMOOD LUNGA | |
| Is elevated to the throne by the minister Jam Bayezeed. The King abandons himself to low company. The minister quits the town, and employs his son to receive the King's orders. The young King attempts to murder the minister's son in court, but himself receives a wound. The minister and his son fly from the capital — they occupy Sheevur, and claim the protection of the King of Dehly. Civil war between the King and his minister — they agree to divide the empire. The King is attacked by Shah Hoossein Arghoon, who marches to Mooltan. Death of Mahmood Lunga | 393 |
| HOOSSEIN LUNGA II. | |
| Hoossein, the son of the late King, is placed on the throne. Mooltan is besieged and taken by Shah Hoossein Arghoon, and becomes a dependency of Dehly | 398 |
| CHAPTER IX. | |
| THE HISTORY OF SIND AND TUTTA. | |
| Genealogies of the Several Dynasties of the Kings of Sind. | 400a |
| MAHOMED KASIM. | |
| Invasion of Sind by Mahomed Kasim. Deebul, called Tutta, taken. The Arabians proceed up the river Indus. Sehwan taken. Mooltan taken. Mahomed Kasim recalled — account of his singular death. Subversion of the Mahomedan power in Sind and Mooltan | Page 401 |
| NASIR-OOD-DEEN KUBBACHA. | |
| Obscure origin of Nasir-ood-Deen — his character — is made governor
of Mooltan — becomes independent — extends his conquests over
the Punjab, and nearly to Dehly — his power is gradually circumscribed
by the Gukkurs, aided by Julal-ood-Deen Khwaruzm Shah
— is attacked by Shums-ood-Deen Altmish. Oocha taken. Bhuk- |
413 |
| ACCOUNT OF THE DYNASTY OF SOOMUNA, | |
| ENTITLED JAM. | |
| Jam Afra reigns for three years, and is succeeded by his brother
Choban, who reigns fourteen years, and is succeeded by his nephew
Jam Bany — attempts to throw off his allegiance from Dehly, but is
attacked by Feroze Toghluk, and taken prisoner — he is carried to
Dehly, but is subsequently restored to his government — is succeeded
Jam Timmajy. The Soomunas embrace Mahomedism. Jam Sulah- |
422 |
| SHAH BEG ARGHOON: | |
| His origin — expulsion from Kandahar by Babur — invasion and occupation of Sind — his death | 432 |
| SHAH HOOSSEIN ARGHOON. | |
| Shah Hoossein ascends his father's throne — completes the subjugation of Sind — takes Mooltan, which is retaken by the inhabitants. Hoomayoon Padshah takes refuge in Sind, where he continues for two years and a half. Conduct of Shah Hoossein — promises his daughter in marriage to Yadgar Nasir Mirza, and proclaims him King. Hoomayoon quits Sind. Shah Hoossein expels Yadgar Mirza. Kamran Mirza comes to Sind — receives in marriage the daughter of Shah Hoossein. Death of Shah Hoossein Arghoon | Page 435 |
| MIRZA EESY TURKHAN | |
| Succeeds to the government of Sind after the death of Shah Hoossein Arghoon | 439 |
| MIRZA MAHOMED BAKY TURKHAN. | |
| Contests between Mirza Mahomed Baky and Khan Baba, the sons of Mirza Eesy Turkhan. Mirza Mahomed Baky is successful | 440 |
| MIRZA JANY BEG TURKHAN. | |
| Mirza Jany Beg, the grandson of Mirza Mahomed Baky, succeeds him — is attacked by Mirza Khan, the son of Beiram Khan Toorkman — concludes peace — gives his daughter in marriage to Mirza Eerich, the son of Mirza Khan. Mirza Jany Beg attends the Mogul army to Dehly — is enrolled among the nobles. Sind attached to Dehly | 441 |
| CHAPTER X. | |
| Genealogy of the Kings of Kashmeer. | 443a |
| THE HISTORY OF KASHMEER. | |
| Some account of the situation, the climate, and the productions of Kashmeer, from the histories of Mirza Heidur Doghlat and from the Zufur Nama | 444 |
| SHUMS-OOD-DEEN. | |
| Shah Meer, a Mahomedan of the Hunefy persuasion, becomes minister to Raja Sena Dew of Kashmeer — he usurps the government. The Raja dies. The minister marries his widow, and proclaims himself King under the title of Shums-ood-Deen — revises the laws — fixes the assessment on land at seventeen per cent, on the gross produce — resists the attacks of the Tartars of Kashghar — abdicates the throne | 451 |
| JUMSHEED, | |
| The elder son of Shums-ood-Deen, ascends the throne — his younger brother, Ally Sheer, puts in his claim to a share in the government, Civil war, in which Jumsheed, the elder brother, is expelled, and shortly after dies | Page 455 |
| ALLA-OOD-DEEN. | |
| Ally Sheer is proclaimed King, under the appellation of Alla-ood-Deen. A severe famine prevails. He seizes several bramins, who endeavour to quit the kingdom. A new law enacted, by which a wife who has been false to her husband forfeits all claim on his estate. The town of Bukhshypoor built. The King dies | 457 |
| SHAHAB-OOD-DEEN. | |
| Siamook succeeds his brother, under the title of Shahab-ood-Deen —
he marches an army into the Punjab, and invades Sind — on his
return, he invades Pishawur — is met in the Punjab by the Raja of
Nagrakote — returns to Kashmeer — builds the towns of Lutchmy- |
458 |
| KOOTB-OOD-DEEN. | |
| Hindal succeeds his brother, and assumes the title of Kootb-ood-Deen — engages in war with the Raja of Lohkote. The Prince Hussun, the eldest son of the late king, joins the Raja; but they are both betrayed into the King's hands. The Raja of Lohkote suffers death. The Prince Hussun Khan is imprisoned. The King's death | 460 |
| SIKUNDUR BOOTSHIKUN, | |
| OR, | |
| ALEXANDER THE ICONOCLAST. | |
| Subverts the Hindoo religion in Kashmeer, compelling all those bramins who refuse to embrace the Mahomedan faith to quit the country — encourages Mahomedan literature — prohibits the sale of vinous liquors, and exempts all manufactures from export duties | 462 |
| ALLY SHAH | |
| Succeeds his father on the throne — resolves to travel in foreign countries, and places his brothers, Shady and Mahomed, in charge of the government — is dissuaded from his intention, and endeavours to re-assume the throne — is opposed by his brothers, whom he defeats — is subsequently attacked, and overpowered by Shady Khan. Death of Ally Shah | 467 |
| ZEIN-OOL-ABID-DEEN. | |
| The King's character — rivalry of his three sons — civil contentions prevail throughout his reign — his death | 469 |
| HEIDUR. | |
| Hajy Khan ascends the throne, under the title of Heidur — becomes disreputable from his propensity to keep low company, and to indulge in vile pursuits — falls from the terrace of his palace, and is killed | Page 475 |
| HUSSUN | |
| Ascends the throne — his title disputed by his uncle, Beiram Khan, who is taken prisoner, and suffers death. Mullik Taj Bhut minister — gives great offence to the people. Jehangeer Makry, an officer of rank, is induced to quit the court. Death of the King | 477 |
| MAHOMED | |
| Is raised to the throne of his father at the age of seven years. Civil war ensues between a body of Syuds at the head of the government and the citizens of Serinuggur. The Syuds defeated and expelled the kingdom. Futteh Khan, the King's cousin, sets up his claim to the throne, and succeeds in usurping the crown. Arrival of Shah Kasim Anwar Noorbukhsh. Establishes a religious persecution. Hindoo temples destroyed. The tribe of Chuk become converts. Futteh Khan divides his kingdom into three parts; giving to Mullik Atchy and Shunkur Zeina two portions. The King Mahomed makes his escape to Hindoostan, and returning with his army recovers his empire — is expelled again by Futteh Khan. Mahomed regains his throne. Futteh Khan dies in India. His son, Iskundur, sets up his claim to the crown, but is defeated. Mahomed deposed by his minister, Mullik Atchy. Ibrahim is raised to the government. Nazook, the son of Ibrahim, is made an instrument of an intrigue to dethrone his father. He marches with an army from Dehly for that purpose. Battle of Sullah. Nazook on the throne. Mahomed restored for the fourth time. Kamran Mirza enters Kashmeer; but is eventually expelled with heavy loss. The Tartar forces from Kashghar, under Mirza Heidur Doghlat, invade Kashmeer. The Tartars ravage the country for three months, till at length they are attacked, and a great battle is fought. Peace concluded, and the Tartars return to Kashghar. Two comets are seen in Kashmeer. A severe famine. Death of the King | 481 |
| IBRAHIM | |
| Is acknowledged King — is expelled the throne — dies | 496 |
| NAZOOK | |
| Ascends his father's throne. The dissensions between the race of Chuk and Makry continue. Abdal Makry invites Hoomayoon Padshah to invade Kashmeer — accompanies Mirza Heidur Doghlat with a force — subverts the government of the Chuks. Abdal Makry dies, leaving Mirza Heidur Doghlat at the head of the state. Atchy Chuk procures the aid of Sheer Shah, King of Dehly. The Hindoostan troops defeated. Mirza Heidur removes the seat of government from Serinuggur to Indrakote — invades little Thibet — eventually conquers both great and little Thibet on the north, and the districts of Pugly and Rajoory on the south. Mirza Heidur is killed in an endeavour to suppress an insurrection. An oligarchy succeeds, which, for form's sake, acknowledges Nazook as King. Shortly after which he is deposed | Page 497 |
| IBRAHIM II. | |
| The brother of Nazook, is raised to the throne by Dowlut Chuk. The party of Ghazy Khan obtains an ascendancy, and Ibrahim is deposed | 505 |
| ISMAEL. | |
| On the ascendancy of Ghazy Khan's party, the Prince Ismael, the brother of Ibrahim, is elevated to the throne. His death | 507 |
| HUBEEB. | |
| On the death of Ismael, his son, Hubeeb, is raised to the throne. Severe
struggle for supremacy among the race of Chuk, in which
Dowlut Chuk prevails. Invasion by Shah Abool Maly from Hin- |
508 |
| GHAZY SHAH CHUK. | |
| After his accession a dreadful disease breaks out on the King. Civil war throughout Kashmeer. The sons of Ghazy Khan wage war against Thibet. Ghazy Khan abdicates the throne in favour of his brother Hoossein Khan | 513 |
| HOOSSEIN SHAH CHUK | |
| Ascends the throne of his brother. Remarkable mode of distributing his property adopted by the late king. Hoossein Khan causes his nephew, Ahmud, to be blinded. Death of the ex-king. Hoossein Shah receives an embassy from Akbur, and sends his daughter to Agra to marry that emperor. The Kashmeer princess is sent back to her father. This insult tends to break the King's heart. His abdication and death | 515 |
| ALLY SHAH CHUK | |
| Succeeds his brother on the throne. An impostor, called Shah Arif, enters Kashmeer. The King gives him his daughter in marriage. The impostor exposed and expelled from the country. An embassy from Debly. Death of Ally Chuk | 521 |
| YOOSOOF SHAH CHUK | |
| Succeeds his father on the throne — attacks and slays his uncle, Abdal Khan — is eventually driven from his country by Gowhur Chuk — proceeds to India — obtains the aid of Akbur Padshah — returns to Kashmeer — defeats Gowhur Chuk, and deprives him of sight. A new insurrection created, which is suppressed. Ambassadors arrive from Akbur. The King's two sons return with them to the Dehly court. Akbur arrives at Lahore, and proposes to visit Kashmeer. Yoosoof Shah wishes to meet and escort him, but is prevented by his chiefs. Akbur causes Kashmeer to be invaded. Peace concluded. A second invasion. The Kashmeer prince makes considerable resistance. Final conquest of Kashmeer by Akbur | Page 524 |
| CHAPTER XI. | |
| SOME ACCOUNT OF THE MAHOMEDANS IN MALABAR | 531 |
| CONCLUSION. An Account of India in general | 542 |
| COMPARATIVE CHRONOLOGY of the Minor Kingdoms which eventually fell into the Power of the Great Mogul | 553 |
| APPENDIX. | |
| No. I. An Alphabetical List of the Proper Names, Titles, and Oriental Words, which occur in the Work, with Explanations attached | 561 |
| No. II. An Alphabetical List of Names of Counties, Mountains, Rivers, and Towns, which occur throughout the Work | 609 |
| Errata | |