Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 68.1.1

68.1.1

MUJAHID SHAH BAHMUNY: His personal prowess — anecdotes of his youth — military negotiations with the Raja of Beejanuggur — takes the field — kills a tiger with a single arrow — arrives at Beejanuggur — The Hindoos fly before the Moslem troops. — The King pursues them through woods to the sea-coast. — The Hindoo Raja returns to Beejanuggur — is closely pursued by the Mahomedans. — The King enters the streets of the town, but is warmly opposed by the Hindoos. — Single combat of the King with a Hindoo, whom he slays. — A general action, after which the Moslems withdraw. — Peace concluded. — The King returns towards Koolburga — is cut off by his uncle Dawood Khan. Mujahid, the son of Mahomed Shah, by the daughter of Mullik Seif-ood-Deen Ghoory, succeeded his father on the throne of the Deccan. This prince possessed great bodily strength, was tall of stature, and in dignity and majesty of aspect surpassed all the princes of his race. He was unrivalled in valour, in fortitude, and strength of constitution. He spoke the Toorky language fluently, which he acquired from his favourite companions, who were for the most part either Toorks or Persians. He was fond of archery from his infancy, and of conversing on military subjects. While a youth, he broke open the door of his father's treasury, and taking from it some bags of gold, divided it among his play-fellows.