Chandragiri.[1] Adil Shah was overjoyed at the
prospect of acquiring such a precious servant,
the ablest man in the Deccan since Malik Ambar's time. But Bijapur was only one of the many
strings to Mir Jumla's bow. He was also intriguing with the Shah of Persia[2] and asking for
an asylum with him. What he evidently wanted
to secure was a safe retreat to Persia with all
his wealth, if matters came to the worst and he
found the Karnatak no longer tenable against a
combination of his foes. Nearer home he ably
turned enemies into friends. The despoiled
Rajah of Chandragiri was conciliated and assured that he would not be further
molested, if he stood by Mir
Jumla.[3] Years ago Bijapur and
Golkonda had almost come to blows about the
and strengthens his position in the Karnatak.
partition of the Karnatak. The Muslim conquerors advancing from the north and the south of the province had met near the northern frontier of the South Arcot district and each had wished to push the other back.[4] But Mir Jumla now made a peaceful settlement: by mutual consent
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