CHAPTER III. SECTION V. HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF BERAR, ENTITLED IMAD SHAHY. FUTTEH OOLLA IMAD SHAH: His origin-raised to the rank of a noble is created ruler of the province of Berar-assumes independence from the court of Bidur - his death. As He first person who became distinguished in this family was descended from the Canarese infidels of Beejanuggur. Having been taken prisoner in the wars with that country, when a boy, he was admitted among the body-guard of Khan Jehan, the commander-in-chief, and governor of Berar. he grew up he discovered abilities and courage, which attracted the notice of his master, who ultimately became so much attached to him, that he nominated him to offices of distinction. After the death of Khan Jehan, he repaired to the court at Mahomedabad Bidur, and in the reign of Maho med Shah Bahmuny, through the influence of Khwaja Mahmood Gawan, he received the title of Imad-ool-Moolk, and was subsequently raised to the office of commander of the forces in Berar. A. H. 890. In the year 890, he declared his independence; shortly after which he died, and was succeeded by his eldest son. ALLA-OOD-DEEN IMAD SHAH Succeeds his father as King of Berar-marches to the support of Mahmood Shah Bahmuny, but fails in being able to assist him-seizes the forts of Mahoor and Ramgir from the sons of Khoodawund Khan-is attacked by Boorhan Nizam Shah, and the two forts are taken. Alla-ood-Deen Imad Shah forms an alliance with the ruler of Kandeish - their army defeated by Boorhan Nizam Shah. from Bahadur Shah of Guzerat. · Prince, who receives homage from Alla-ood-Deen Imad Shah. Death of Alla-ood-Deen Imad Shah. - Imad Shah solicits aid Exertions made by that On the death of Futteh Oolla, his eldest son, Allaood-Deen, succeeded to the government; and following the example of other chiefs of the house of Bahmuny, declared himself King, under the title of Alla-ood-Deen Imad Shah; and established his royal residence at Gavul. When Mahmood Shah Bahmuny fled from the persecutions of Ameer Bereed, this prince marched with the whole of the army of Berar to Bidur, in order to replace him on his throne; but Boorhan Nizam Shah Bheiry, fearing the restitution of the Bahmuny dynasty, marched to the assistance of Ameer Bereed, and, as has been related, Mahmood Shah, in the heat of an action which took place, fled from his ally, and threw himself again into the hands of Ameer Bereed. A. H. 923. A. D. 1516. In the year 923, Ameer Bereed marched from Bidur, and first took the fort of Mahoor, after which he attacked Ramgir, and carried it by assault, and slew the |