[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Tārīkh-i Firishta](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta) › [History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs) › 119.7.8 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 119.7.8 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 119.7.8 - **Language:** English ### [119.7.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.119.7.8) a circumstance the more to be wondered at, when we consider the dexterity and the boldness of the robbers of Tulingana. Of the conquests achieved in this reign the principal are those of Cossimcota, Rajmundry, and Condbeer. Among the many edifices erected for the purposes of charity, for public offices, for royal residences, or for general utility, the following are the most conspicuous : — The fortifications around the hill of Golconda ; the Ibrahim Gardens ; the Goolshun, or Flower Garden ; the Lungur, or Alms-house, dedicated to the twelve Imams ; the Tank at Ibrahimputtun ; the Tank called Hoossein Sagur ; the Dam at Boodwul, and the Kala Chubootra, or Black Terrace at Golconda, besides numerous mosques and colleges which were erected under his direction. During the just reign of Ibrahim Kootb Shah, Tulingana, like Egypt, became the mart of the whole world. Merchants from Toorkistan, Arabia, and Persia, resorted to it ; and they met with such encouragement that they found in it inducements to return frequently. The greatest luxuries from foreign parts daily abounded at this king's hospitable board ; and praise be to God that the virtuous habits of this illustrious house still increase ; and may they continue to do so till the end of time ! - [Previous: 119.7.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.119.7.7) - [Next: 120.1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.120.1.1) - [Up: 119.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.119.7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.119.7.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.119.7.8) · Pramāṇa