Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 93.7.5

93.7.5

and in the latter part of the month marched back towards Beejapoor, but did not enter that capital till 1004. He halted on the banks of the Beema, from whence he despatched a force against one of the zemindars of the Carnatic, who, taking advantage of the war, had besieged the fortress of Adony, now in danger of falling from want of provisions. On the 18th of Mohurrum the King made a triumphant entry into Beejapoor, amid the acclamations of his people, who on this occasion had adorned the streets with gold and silver tissue, velvets, brocades, other rich cloths, and costly ornaments. Soon after this, intelligence arrived that the infidels of the Carnatic had on the approach of the royal troops raised the siege of Adony, and fled to their own country, but that many of them were cut to pieces in the pursuit. Meer Mahomed Saleh Humdany, a venerable syud, arriving near Beejapoor, and bringing with him some hairs of the Prophet, the King, eager to pay his respects to such valuable relics, went out to meet him; and having conducted him into the city, entertained him with royal munificence for many days. The King endeavoured to prevail upon this holy man to fix his residence at his court, but he was too earnest to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca;