Ahmadnagar — Not random

Conditions

• Mughal Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 190001 - Akbar demands the fealty of Ahmadnagar for Golconda has already occurred
• Own Khandesh

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1597
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1599)

Description

In 1597 the Great Mughal asked the breakaway Kingdom of Ahmadnagar to swear fealty to him. With Ahmadnagar ruled by the infant King Bahadur, the real power lay in the hands of the dowager Queen Chand Bibi. Bibi refused to submit to Mughal rule and Akbar responded by invading, sending one army from Malwa led by Khan Khanan and another from Gujarat led by his son, Murad.

Actions

A. Refuse to submit

• -50 relations with Mughal Empire
• Event 230008 - Ahmadnagar's Defiance for Mughal Empire is triggered immediately

B. Ahmadnagar shall become part of the Mughal empire (End Game)

• Khandesh revolts
• Event 230009 - Ahmadnagar's Submission for Mughal Empire is triggered immediately

Ahmadnagar — Not random

Conditions

• Mughal Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 190002 - Chand Bibi's Betrayal for Golconda has already occurred
• Own Khandesh
• Mughal Empire controls Khandesh

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1597
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after October 26, 1605)
unless prevented by
Action A of 230018 - Ahmadnagar pays tribute for Mughal Empire

Description

Imperial troops laid siege to Ahmadnagar. Although the defenders fought fiercely, no help was coming and it could only be a matter of time. Sultan Murad, the enemy commander, sent an offer to raise the siege in return for the cession of Berar. Although the dowager Queen had fought valiantly, she lost heart when faced with the superior imperial forces. Facing famine in the city she agreed to the deal and gave away Berar. Upon hearing the news, her confidant and eunuch Jita Khan rushed from the palace crying that Chand Bibi had turned traitor. Bibi was murdered by a mob and without her rule, Ahmadnagar fell soon after.

Actions

A. Cede Berar to gain time (End Game)

• Khandesh revolts
• Khandesh revolts
• +50 relations with Mughal Empire
• +1 diplomats
• Stability -1
• Event 230019 - Ahmadnagar's Fall for Mughal Empire is triggered immediately

B. Fight to the bitter end

• -5000 population in Khandesh
• Lose 1000 troops in a random province
• Stability -1

Ahmadnagar — Not random

Conditions

• Mughal Empire is a neighbor
• None of the following must occur:
  • Gujarat is a vassal of Mughal Empire
  • Mughal Empire is a vassal of Gujarat
  • Gujarat and Mughal Empire are allied
  • Gujarat and Mughal Empire are at war

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1628
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1630)

Description

Hamid Khan rose to prominence as a favorite of Burhan Nizam Shah III. He also was popular among the masses and classes alike. While competent he was also unscrupulous. Married to a woman serving in the royal harem, the couple conspired to gain control of the King by encouraging him to celebrate his vices. Concerned about Mughal influence in the region, they encouraged their puppet King to make a pre-emptive strike.

Actions

A. We are stronger than the Mughals!

• Start a war with Mughal Empire

B. What a fool, Banish him from court!

• The capital province revolts
• Global revolt risk +7 for 60 months

Ahmadnagar — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 30332 - Disintegration of the Bahmani Sultanate for Bahmanid Empire

Description

After the false accusation and execution of Mahmud Gawan, the Bahmani Sultanate slowly fell into decline. In 1489-90 the governors of Ahmadnagar and Bijapur declared their independence, and Bidar followed up soon after. The ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate became a mere figurehead in the hands of the cunning Qasim Barid. The last sultan disappeared on his way to Mekkah, and with him the Bahmani dynasty came to an end.

Actions

A. Who can stop us?

• +10000 infantry in the capital province
• +10000 cavalry in the capital province
• -200 relations with Vijayanagar
• -150 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• Break vassalization with Bahmanid Empire
• Change religion to sunni
• marathi will become an accepted culture
• Event 410058 - The Sultanate of Ahmadnagar for Bahmanid Empire is triggered immediately