Social and Political Life in the Vijayanagara Empire (A.D. 1346 – A.D. 1646) v1.c14.s2.64

v1.c14.s2.64

It is not surprising, therefore, when such amicable relations existed between the Hindus and Muhammadans that a famous general of the northern Sultans should have been invited to Vijayanagara to witness the great Mahānavami festival. On his arrival villages were granted for his maintenance by the Hindu court. Assud Khān, who had reduced Ādōni, was invited to the capital, and was awarded a grant of two villages "Tunge and Turugel" by the Government.³