Bijapur–Golconda War
Not much detail is found but accordingly a War was fought between Bijapur Sultanate and Golconda Sultanate for the possession of the Carnatic Region in which Bijapur Commadar Shahaji gave a crushing defeat to Golconda commander Mir Jumla hence Carnatic remained with Bijapur and Mir Jumla paid a Hun of 6-9 lakhs to Shahaji.[1][2]
| Bijapur–Golconda War (1651–1652) | |||||||||
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| Part of Bijapur Expansion | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Bijapur Sultanate |
 Golconda | ||||||||
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| Shahaji |
Mir Jumla | ||||||||
The War
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The Sultans of Bijapur and Golconda disagreed over how to divide the Carnatic region, which led to a war at the end of 1651.[1] A letter from Fort St. George in January 1652 mentions the defeat of Mir Jumla.[3]
Warrs being commenced betweene the Moors of Gulcondah and Vizapore, who, haveing shared this afflicted kingdome, are now bandying against each other, whilst the poore Jentue hopeing their mutuall destruction watches oppertunity to breake off his present miserable yoke. In the interim many bickerings have bin within two daies journey of this place and 'tis reported that the Nabob with his whole armey is besieged among the hills of Gulcondah whither hee retired for the more safety, by the Vizaporians; which hath soe distracted this country that wee could not adventure your monies abroad without too much hazard.
— Fort St George[1]
Although Shahaji is not mentioned in this report, Jairama describes the crushing defeat of Mir Jumla, who was considered the richest and most powerful general of his time.[4] Despite his strength, Mir Jumla was forced to make peace by paying Shahaji 6 to 9 lakh pagodas. This victory highlighted Shahaji's military skill, earned him fame across India, and greatly increased his influence in the Bijapur court.[1]
This success gave a boost to Bijapur's campaigns. Shahaji and Ikhlas Khan attacked Shriranga of Vijaynagar Empire and defeated him at Jankal. They also captured the important fort of Penugonda, which had once been the capital of Vijayanagar. The loss of such a key fortress deeply worried the Hindu Rajas.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Shivaji The Great 1 ( Dr. Balkrishna). p. 140.
- ↑ B. Muddhachari (1965-05-04). The Mysore-Maratha Relations in the 17th Century.
- ↑ B. Muddachari. Mysore-Maratha Relations Under Shahji, Shivaji, Sambhaji And Rajaram (As Revealed In Kannada Sources).
- ↑ C.k.srinivasan (1944). Maratha Rule In The Carnatic.