[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) › 74.1.1 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 74.1.1 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 74.1.1 - **Language:** English ### [74.1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.1.1) Ahmud Shah retains his predecessor's ministers — assigns to the late King's son a palace for his residence — collects an army of observation on his northern frontier, and marches south against Dew Ray, Raja of Beejanuggur. — The Raja of Wurungole makes common cause with Dew Ray, but subsequently withdraws his army. — Dew Ray attacked by surprise — is taken prisoner, but effects his escape. — Ahmud Shah lays waste the territory of Beejanuggur. — A band of Hindoos vow to assassinate him — he is surrounded, and narrowly escapes with his life. — Grievous famine in the Deccan. — The King takes Wurungole, and slays the Raja. — A diamond mine discovered at Kullum. — The King of Malwa attacks the Raja of Kehrla, who applies for aid to Ahmud Shah Bahmuny. — War with the King of Malwa, in which the latter is defeated. — Peace concluded. — The King of Malwa renews the attack on Kehrla — the Raja is killed in action. — War renewed by Ahmud Shah. — Peace mediated by the Ruler of Kandeish. — The King dies. - [Previous: 73.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.73.6) - [Next: 74.1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.1.2) - [Up: 74.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.1.1) · Pramāṇa