Firus Shah repelled by Hindus of Telangana

On his return to the country's capital, Firuz Shah called the beautiful girl, who refused to Marry Devaraya and get her married to his eldest son, Hassan Khan who was known as a weak prince. Later he was easily ousted by his uncle Ahmad Shah and the throne. Then Hassan Khan settled in a palace in Firozabad. Ahmad Shah I granted all liberties to Hassan Khan within eight miles of the palace. But then Ahmad Shah blinded Hassan Khan and confined him inside the palace. These events took place after 1434 and recorded by Firishta. Devaraya I lived until 1412. He was succeeded by his son Veera Vijaya. Veera Vijaya ruled for six years. According to Nunis Devaraya is said to have been in power till1412-13 and Veera Vijaya from 1413-14, the reign of Devaraya II, the successor of Veera Vijaya, started from 1424-25 AD. However, Firishta says that Devaraya II came to power in 1419.

No significant developments were recorded during the reign of Veera Vijay by Firishta too. But Firuz Shah started attacking the Hindus in Telangana. He attacked and captured the fort of Mankul which is seventy - five miles northeast of Adoni and held it for two years. The Sultan's attempt to capture Fort Adoni failed due to an epidemic broke out among humans and horses. Firuz Shah's advisers and generals left the camp and fled with their followers. At the same time, with the help of the neighboring king (Warangal), Devaraya II, along with his army, went to war against the Sultan in 1419 AD and successfully drove out the Islamic invaders. That was an awakening of Hindu forces. Devaraya II inspired them to wage war against their traditional enemy. The reign of Devaraya II is estimated to have lasted for twenty - five years, beginning in 1419 AD and ending in 1444 AD. Meanwhile, Devaraya's son and heir Pina Rao was attacked by Devaraya's nephew with a poisoned knife. Pina Rao died six months later from a fatal injury. In early 1444, Devaraya II died.

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