Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 78.1.1

78.1.1

Accession of Mahomed Shah, the son of Hoomayoon the Cruel. — The Deccan army takes Kehrla from the King of Malwa. — Kehrla restored, and peace concluded. — Khwaja Mahmood Gawan invades the Concan — takes Kehlna and Ramgur — ascends the table land, and passes the monsoon at Kolapoor — returns to the Concan — takes Goa — leaves Kishwour Khan in charge of the new conquests, and proceeds to the capital. — Honourable reception of Khwaja Mahmood Gawan. — The King takes the field — reduces Rajmundry and Condapilly in Tulingana. — Nizam-ool-Moolk Bhyry appointed governor of Tulingana — Yoosoof Adil Khan governor of Dowlutabad — Duria Imad-ool-Moolk governor of Berar. — The King marches to the westward, and reduces Belgam. — Severe famine and drought in the Deccan. — Revolt in Tulingana. — The King marches to suppress it — he proceeds to Orissa — returns to the south, and plunders Conjeveram. — Plot against the minister Khwaja Mahmood Gawan. — The King is imposed on by a forgery, — Khwaja Mahmood executed — character of the minister. — The King discovers his error, and repents — his nobles desert the camp. — The King falls sick of a fever — becomes convalescent — indulges in wine, which brings on a relapse, and he dies.