Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 118.1

118.1

Soobhan Koolly succeeds his father on the throne at the age of seven years. — Jugdew Row rebels — is reduced by the Regent, Seif Khan. — The King's uncle, Ibrahim, assisted by Ramraj of Beejanuggur, sets up his pretensions to the throne — is supported by Jugdew Row, and arrives at Golconda. — The young King is deposed. On the death of Jumsheed, the nobles of the court elevated his son, Soobhan Koolly, a child of seven years of age, to the throne; but as he was unable to wield the sceptre, his mother, the Dowager-queen, in concert with the chiefs, resolved to recall Seif Khan Ein-ool-Moolk from his exile at Ahmudnuggur, whither he had been sent by the late king. Jugdew Row, who was the first officer in the state, thought it would be best to elevate Dowlut Khan, the younger brother of the late king, to the throne, and he accordingly made overtures to Bheiry Khan and Juggut Row to that effect. These officers, disapproving of this step, and being envious of his high rank and reputation, proclaimed Jugdew Row a rebel. He immediately left the capital, and collecting troops, marched towards Bhowungeer, wherein the Prince Dowlut Khan was confined. After procuring his release, and gaining over all the Naigwaries in the neighbourhood, many of the districts contiguous to Bhowungeer acknowledged the Prince's authority. Meanwhile Seif Khan, arriving from Ahmudnuggur, assumed the office of regent and protector, and collecting the army, marched against Jugdew Row.