Golconda — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Golconda is a vassal of Orissa

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1470
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1472)

Description

In 1468 the Oriya priest-king Kapilendra Deva died, leaving the country to his younger son. The eldest son refused to accept the decision and began a rebellion that consumed the Kingdom until 1470 when the loser fled to the Bahmani Sultanate where he sought the help of the Sultan in retaking his throne in return for promises of coastal lands when the new King seized power.

Actions

A. Support the pretender

• -50 relations with Orissa
• -50

B. Remain neutral

• +25 relations with Orissa
• Event 249011 - Return of the Prince for Orissa will never fire

Golconda — Not random

Conditions

• Mughal Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 305000 - Akbar demands the fealty of Ahmadnagar for Ahmadnagar 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

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

Golconda — Not random

Conditions

• Mughal Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 305001 - Chand Bibi's Betrayal for Ahmadnagar 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

• Khandesh revolts
• Khandesh revolts
• Cede Khandesh to Mughal Empire
• +50 relations with Mughal Empire
• +1 diplomats
• Stability -1

B. Fight to the bitter end

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