Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II. The Downfall of Dak'hin Independence. Burhan Nizam Shah's new policy was little more than revenge for defeat at the hands of Ibrahim 'Adil Shah by alliance with Isma'il, a brother of Ibrahim who having rebelled had, in May 1591, seized the fortress of Belgam. The prelude to Ismail's revolt, as recorded by Firishtah is highly characteristic.of the powers of the Dak'hin whose dissensions made their subjection possible to Dihli. "Prince Tahmasp"--a brother of the late 'Adil Shah--" had two sons, Ibrahim 'Adil Shah and "the prince Isma'il. The latter was brought up with "his brother till he arrived at the age of puberty "when Dilawar Khan sent him to be kept prisoner in "the fortress of Belgam, according to the usual policy "of governments. After the expulsion of the Regent, "Ibrahim 'Adil Shah sent one of his confidential ser"vants to his brother, to express his concern that "reasons of State did not permit him to satisfy the The authorities for the following chapter are Firishtah (Briggs II, 270 ff.: III, 175 ff. 286 ff. and IV, 325 ff) Faizi Sarhindi, (Elliot VI, 131 ff.: ) Abul Fazl (Elliot VI, 95. ff.: Gladwin II, 64. Chalmers 516 ff., Blochmann's Am i Akbari XXI ff.) History of the Mongols, Howorth Fart III. 737 ff. Memoir of the operations of the British army during the Mahratta war; Lt. Col. Valentine Blacker, p. 412 ff. London 1821. Description of Hindustan, W. Hamilton, II, 102. Gazetteer of Central Provinces ed. C. Grant 1870 (page 8). Imperial Gazetteer of India, I. (Asir). "desire he had that they should live in the same place "together and to assure him of every indulgence and "mark of affection consistent with his situation. At "the same time, he sent orders to the governor of "Belgam to give the prince Ismail the...
