Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 116.5.8
History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 116.5.8
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116.5.8
the garrison of which fort also made frequent sallies on the besiegers. The attacks had not been carried on with much success, when Ismael Adil Shah was taken dangerously ill of a fever and flux, of which he shortly afterwards died on the 16th Suffur, A.H. 941, and his eldest son, Mulloo Adil Khan, ascended the throne of Beejapoor with the title of Mulloo Adil Shah. Peace was immediately after concluded. Among the brave garrison of Kovilconda were a number of Hindoo Naigs, who distinguished themselves in its defence, and who received handsome presents from the King for their conduct. As the army had now endured a continued campaign of three years, the King permitted his officers and soldiers to proceed to their respective homes, while he marched to his capital.