The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c15.s2.t5.42

v2.c15.s2.t5.42

It is hardly possible to reconcile these incompatible accounts. Amir Khusrau was a contemporary historian; he could not have been ignorant of the events that had taken place during the expedition; but ʿIṣāmī was himself a Daccani; and he wrote his history within thirty years of the occurrence of the events. Having regard to the authentic character of his chronicle, his narrative cannot easily be set aside as untrustworthy. Whichever of the two accounts one may be disposed to accept, there can be no doubt that Khusrau Khān successfully executed the task entrusted to him; for Amīr Khusrau and ʿIṣāmī both agree that he collected the arrears of tribute from Pratāparudra and restored the imperial authority in Telingāna.