The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c8.s17.189

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Malik Kâfur, however, went on into the Dekkan, and, having subdued a great part of the Marâthâ country, which he distributed among his officers, proceeded to the siege of Dêvagiri. Râmachandra, being in no condition to make successful opposition, left Saṁkara in the fort, and advanced with presents to the conqueror, in order to obtain peace. Malik Kâfur, accordingly, drew up an account of his expedition and sent it to the king; and, some time after, he took Râmachandra with him to Delhi, with rich presents, to pay his respects. Râmachandra was received there with great marks of favour and distinction; and royal dignities were conferred upon him: and, not only was he restored to his government, but other districts were added to his dominions, for all of which he did homage and paid tribute to the king of Delhi. The king, on this occasion, gave him the district of Nausârî, in Gujarât, as a personal estate, and a hundred thousand *tankas* to pay his expenses home. And, for the rest of his life, Râmachandra did not neglect to send the annual tribute to Delhi.