RELATIONSHIP OF THE ADIL SHAHI NOBLES WITH THE MUGHALS

Abstract

The relationship of the Adil Shahi Nobles with the Mughals begins with the establishment of the Mughal Empire in 1526 A.D. The initial years of the Mughals was basically a period of oblivion and passing contacts, because Babur and Humayun were mainly pre-occupied in establishing the Mughal rule in India and involved in the affairs of the Northern India. The Mughals came in contact with the Bijapuries in 1535 A.D. when Humayun aimexed Gujarat, invaded Khandesh and marched uptoBurhanpur. There he demanded submission from the Sultan Muhammad Shah, apprehensive of Mughal 107 conquest all the sovereign rulers of Deccan wrote submissive letters to Humayun, tendering their allegiance' and at the same time they established a joint front of the Deccan Sultans against the Mughals.