A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c4: Chapter XIV

A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c4

Language: English

Chapter XIV

Reign of Sadâsiva—The king a prisoner but acknowledged—Râma Râya—The Âdil Shâh again at Vijayanagar—Bîjapûr in danger—Saved by Asada Khân—Rebellion of Prince Abdullah—Royal gratitude—Death of Asada at Belgaum—The Portuguese support Abdullah—Treaties—Ain-ul-Mulk—Fights near Goa—Râma Râya's threatened expedition to Mailâpur—He joins the Âdil Shâh and wastes the territories of Ahmadnagar—Portuguese violence on the Malabar coast—The Inquisition at Goa . . . 179

c4.3

CHAPTER XV

c4.4

DESTRUCTION OF VIJAYANAGAR (A.D. 1565)

c4.5

Arrogance of Râma Râya—Ahmadnagar attacked—Muhammadans combine against Vijayanagar—The league of the five kings—Their advance to Talikota—Decisive battle, 1565, and total defeat of the Hindus—Death of Râma Râya—Panic at Vijayanagar—Flight of the royal family—Sack of the great city—Its total destruction—Evidence of Federici, 1567—Downfall of Portuguese trade, and decay of prosperity at Goa . . . . . 196

c4.6

CHAPTER XVI

c4.7

THE THIRD DYNASTY

c4.8

Genealogy—The Muhammadan States—Fall of Bankâpur, Kondavîd, Bellamkonda, and Vinukonda—Haidarâbâd founded—Adoni under the Muhammadans—Subsequent history in brief . . . . . 214

c4.9

CHAPTER XVII

c4.10

THE STORY OF BARRADAS (1614)

c4.11

Chandragiri in 1614—Death of King Venkata—Rebellion of Jaga Râya and murder of the royal family—Loyalty of Echama Naik—The Portuguese independent at San Thomé—Actors in the drama—The affair at “Paleacote”—List of successors—Conclusion . . . 222

c4.12

THE CHRONICLES

c4.13

THE COVERING LETTER . . . . . . . . 235

c4.14

NARRATIVE OF DOMINGO PAES

c4.15

(ABOUT 1520)

c4.16

Journey to Vijayanagar (236)—Recalem (237)—Darcha (240)—Its temple (240)—Dancing-girls (241)—Entrance to Vijayanagar (242)—Fortresses and gates (242)—Hill-ranges (242)—City walls (244)—Water channels (244)—Tank-digging (245)—Brahmans (245)—Krishna Deva’s “New City” (246)—The King (246)—His character (247)—His wives (247)—His household (248)—His personal habits (249)—His reception of nobles (250)—Christovão de Figueiredo’s mission (251)—Its reception by Krishna Deva (251)—The city (253)—Streets (253)—Temples (253)—Fortifications (253)—Bazaars (253)—The Palace (254)—Where De Figueiredo lodged (256)—Size of the city (256)—And description of it (256)—Immense population (257)—Things sold in the bazaar (257)—The river (259)—Ânegundi (259)—Basket-boats (259)—Temple of Vitthalasvâmi (259)—And the Hampe Temple (260)—Car processions (262)—The great Mahânavamî Festival in September (263)—Arena (263)—Temporary structures and decorations (264)—The “House of Victory” (265)—The king’s reception there (266)—Arrangement of the king’s pavilion (266)—Ceremonies (266)—Sacrifices (266)—Dancing-women (267)—The games (268)—Wrestling (268)—The minister, Sâluva Timma (268)—The king’s retinue (268)—The great lords (269)—The King of Seringapatam (269)—Fireworks (271)—Cars (271)—The state horses (272)—Grandeur of their clothing and ornaments (272)—Procession of the ladies and their attendants (273)—Its magnificence and their display of jewellery (273)—Nine days’ feasts (274)—Review of troops (275)—The elephants and cavalry, and their appearance (275)—Armour and decorations (276)—Infantry (277)—Weapons and ornaments (277)—Cannon (277)—The king’s state procession (278)—Enormous numbers of troops (279)—His military system (280)—Vassal-kings (281)—The October New Year’s feast (281)—The treasuries (282)—Krishna Deva returns to the “New City” (283)—He receives the Portuguese (284)—Permits them to see his palace (284)—Description of the palace (285)—Decorated chambers and pavilions (285)—Jewelled bedstead (285)—Ivory room (285)—Courtyard (286)—Throne and canopy (286)—Golden utensils (287)—Sculptured hall for the dancing (288).