A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c19.134

c19.134

The new Sultan, immediately on his accession, cemented his father’s alliance with Sadâsiva and Râma Râjah by the execution of a new treaty, and sent ambassadors on a similar errand to Husain Nizâm Shâh, the successor of Burhân at Ahmadnagar. These, however, were badly received, and Sultan Ali, whose envoys at the Hindu capital had been warmly welcomed and hospitably treated, determined to establish, if possible, a real and lasting friendship with Vijayanagar. To this end he adopted a most unusual course, the account of which will be best given in Firishtah’s own words.