A History of the Mahrattas v1.c10.27

v1.c10.27

An ambition of extending their boundaries in the Carnatic became prevalent, both at Golcondah and Beejapoor. These states were at peace, but they vied with each other in pursuing aggrandisement, by the easy conquests which the dissensions of the petty Rajas in the south afforded; without reflecting on their own precarious situation, or seeking in a league of common defence against the Moghuls that security, which rivalry or jealousy had already so much undermined. A step towards union was, however, made by the marriage of the king of Beejapoor to the daughter of Kootub Shah in 1641.