Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Orissa owns Yanam

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1434
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1435)
unless prevented by
Action A of 338096 - Assimilation of the Reddy for Yanam

Description

The Reddy people ruled over two independent Hindu states to the south of Orissa, Kondavidu and Rajahmundry. Although they were small, the Kingdoms were rich and maintained large armies. In 1391 and 1398 the Reddy defeated King Narasimhadeva IV, but in spite of this Orissa maintained control of its southern provinces. Around the turn of the century the Reddy Kingdom was wracked by civil war and Narasimhadeva took advantage of it to reorganize the south against future invasions. His son Bhanudeva IV decided to end the Reddy threat once and for all and led an expedition to the far south in 1434.

Actions

A. Lead an invasion force to the south

• +3000 cavalry in Yanam

B. Prepare our defenses in the south

• Offensive Doctrine -1

Orissa — Not random

Will happen on January 2, 1435

Description

With Bhanudeva IV preoccupied with the Reddy in the south a young man named Kapilendra Routray took the opportunity to seize power. Kapilendra was the grandson of a nayaka, or feudal governor and tribal chief. He murdered the King and returned to the north with an army. The first years of his reign were spent fighting the forces of the Gangas and turning back an invasion by the Sultan of Bengal. To gain support for his shaky rule, Kapilendra abolished the unpopular salt tax and made generous donations to the priests of Jagannath, who in return announced that the god had personally chosen Kapilendra to be King. This gave Kapilendra much-needed legitimacy in the south and he began to persecute his enemies.

Actions

A. Abolish the salt tax and give generously to the Brahmin

• Stability -3
• Global revolt risk +10 for 96 months
• Odisa revolts
• Berhampur revolts
• Palakimedi revolts
• -10
• Serfdom -1
• -1 base tax value in Odisa
• -1 base tax value in Berhampur
• -1 base tax value in Palakimedi
• -1 base tax value in Yanam

B. Rely on the military to maintain order

• Stability -5
• Global revolt risk +12 for 132 months
• Odisa revolts
• Berhampur revolts
• Palakimedi revolts
• Aristocracy +1

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 7200 days of January 2, 1443
Checked again every 7200 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1463)

Description

From the ninth through at least the thirteenth centuries, there was an active cult of yoginis in India that taught Tantric practices designed to give supernatural abilities to masters. Although the cult largely died out in mainstream India, it flourished in centers such as Orissa as late as the 16th century. Sharala Das was an Oriya scholar-priest who wrote the Chandi Purana and translated the Mahabharata into Oriya in the mid 15th century. These texts had a profound influence on Oriya religion but also helped pave the way for the rise of Oriya literature in the 16th century.

Actions

A. New ideas are seeping into Orissa

• Innovativeness +1

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Event 249004 - The Surya Dynasty for Orissa has already occurred
• Peasant Rebels controls Odisa
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Peasant Rebels controls Berhampur
  • Peasant Rebels controls Palakimedi
  • It is the year 1446 or later

Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1443
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1467)

Description

After Kapilendra's coup the forces of the Ganga dynasty regrouped and fought back, rallying around a son of Narasimhadeva IV who titled himself Kamarnadeva II. Thanks to a timely invasion by the Sultan of Bengal, Kamarnadeva was able to retake the capital and the Surya forces disintegrated. After this crisis the new ruler recognized the danger posed by the tribal chiefs who had rebelled and began taking steps to restrict their power. He confiscated the lands of those chiefs who had opposed him, but he did not redress the greviances of the people who resented the salt tax.

Actions

A. Crush the tribal chieftains

• Monarch Kapilesvara Gajapati will never rule
• Monarch Kamarnadeva II ° becomes active
• Leader Kapilendra I will never be active
• Monarch's military skill +1 for 120 months
• Stability +1
• Quality -1
• Centralization +1
• A random province revolts

B. Address the greviances of the people

• Monarch Kapilesvara Gajapati will never rule
• Monarch Kamarnadeva II ° becomes active
• Leader Kapilendra I will never be active
• Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 120 months
• Stability +2
• Serfdom -1
• Gain courthouse in the capital province

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Event 249003 - Revitalization of the Gangas for Orissa has already occurred
• Orissa controls Odisa
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Orissa controls Berhampur
  • Orissa controls Palakimedi
  • It is the year 1446 or later

Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1443
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1467)

Description

The Ganga dynasty of Orissa had ruled the Hindu Kingdom for centuries as the self-styled 'sons' (putra) and 'generals' (rauta) of Purusottama, but the Gangas were in decline by the 15th century after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the Sultan of Delhi. A weak ruler, Bhanudeva IV was overthrown by a tribal chieftain, Kapilendra, who defeated the vestiges of Ganga power and established the Suryavamsha (Sun) dynasty in its place, declaring himself the 'Servitor of Jagannath'.

Actions

A. Kapilendra I is victorious!

• Stability +2
• -50 relations with Vijayanagar

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Country is not at war
• Orissa controls Odisa
• Orissa owns Palakimedi
• Monarch Kapilesvara Gajapati is active
• The following must not occur:
  • Vijayanagar is a vassal of Orissa

Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1443
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1468)

Description

Kapilendra soon proved to be a great monarch. After consolidating power in Orissa by 1443 he took his armies and expanded down the coast into Vijayanagar. With the help of his son Hamvira, Oriya forces occupied the coast down to the Kaveri river by 1463, nearly cutting Vijayanagar off from the ocean. Most of these territories proved too hard to defend and were abandoned, but some, like the Reddy Kingdoms of Kondavidu and Rajahmundry, remained part of Orissa for generations. Kapilendra appointed his grandson Dakshina as the Parichna, or governor, of the newly conquered territory.

Actions

A. Ripe for the taking!

• Offensive Doctrine +1
• +5000 cavalry in Palakimedi
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Vijayanagar for 96 months
• Madras will be considered a national province

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Country is not at war
• Orissa controls Odisa
• Monarch Kapilesvara Gajapati is active

Will happen within 1000 days of January 2, 1443
Checked again every 1000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1468)

Description

As they expanded down the coast, earlier Ganga monarchs had built a temple to Jagannath, a tribal deity, to build ties with their new subjects, but worship of their own god Purusottama remained dominant. Under the Surya dynasty this balance of power shifted in favor of the tribal deity Jagannath, whose temple at Puri was expanded greatly by the King. Surya monarchs used the Bhakti cult as a way of maintaining control over their Hindu subjects and even occasionally against other Hindu monarchs. The temple became a great site of pilgrimage, especially after the Maratha conquest, when it attracted pilgrims from across India.

Actions

A. Expand the temple

• Gain Fine Arts Academy in Odisa
• -100

B. Let the Bhakti fend for themselves

• Stability -1

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Control Madras

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1454
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1468)

Description

Attacked simultaneously by three rivals, Orissa managed nevertheless to not only defeat the invaders but conquer new territory along the seaboard. By 1454 the Kondavidu territory was occupied by the army led by the King's son Hamvira. Udayagiri followed in 1460 and Chandragiri in 1464. With all three territories in his possession, the King was able to occupy the entire eastern coast of Vijayanagar up to the Kaveri river in the south, reaching the greatest extent of the elephant lords.

Actions

A. We are now the dominant Hindu Kingdom!

• +10 victory points
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 168 months
• Gain bailiff in Madras
• Madras will be considered a national province

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 180 days of April 3, 1460
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after September 4, 1461)

Description

After defeating Allauddin II in 1448 Orissa and the Bahmani had shared friendly relations, even helping each other in war against the Sultan of Malwa in 1457. This alliance came to an end in 1459 when the new Sultan, Humayun Shah, invaded Debarkonda, a region ruled by the Velama. The Velama were a Hindu people who lived in Rajahkonda and Devarkonda, two small buffer states that maintained their independence by playing off the powers against each other. The chief of Debarkonda sought help from Orissa and in return the King sent his son Hamvira to Debarkdonda. After their victory Debarkonda became a client state of the Kingdom.

Actions

A. Send an army to aid the Velama

• -50
• +1 base tax value in Palakimedi
• -25 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Bahmanid Empire for 6 months
• Event 410000 - The Kingdoms of the Velama for Bahmanid Empire will never fire

B. Let the Muslims have it

• +25 relations with Bahmanid Empire

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 60 days of September 5, 1461
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after July 30, 1463)

Description

In 1461 the Bahmani Sultan Humayun Shah passed away, succeeded by a minor son named Nizam Shah. This Bahmanid disorder presented a tempting opportunity to expand Orissa inland. The King led an invasion force into the Bahmani Sultanate but was forced to pull out when the Sharqi Sultan Hussan Shah invaded Orissa from the north. After driving out Hussan Shah, the King invaded the Bahmani Kingdom and conquered Vidar.

Actions

A. Look to the west

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Bahmanid Empire for 24 months
• -50 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• +5000 cavalry in the capital province

B. Restore friendly relations with the Sultan

• +25 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• +1 diplomats

Orissa — Not random

Will happen on December 30, 1467

Description

As death grew near the aging King of Orissa named his successor. Although his eldest son Hamvira was an able general, the King decided that his younger son Purusottam would be a better ruler. Born of a Bhramin lady named Parvatidevi, Purusottam had the love of the people. The brothers were rivals and Hamvira refused to accept this decision. With many officers supporting him Hamvira attempted to seize power but with the resources of the state at his command Purusottam managed to drive out his brother after two years of fighting.

Actions

A. Purusottam Deva the Good

• Stability -3
• Global revolt risk +12 for 24 months

B. Hamviradeva the Conqueror

• Stability -5
• Global revolt risk +12 for 24 months
• Monarch Purushottama will never rule
• Monarch Hamviradeva becomes active
• Leader Hamviradeva I becomes active

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Purushottama is active
• Golconda exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 249012 - Return of the Prince for Orissa has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1472
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1474)
unless prevented by
Action B of 190000 - Oriya Civil War for Golconda

Description

Having fled Orissa, Hamvira went to the court of the Bahmani Sultan and convinced him to support his cause. Sultan Muhammad III sent an army under the command of Hussan Bheiry to support Hamvira. In its weakened state Orissa was no match for this foreign invasion and Purushottama was forced to flee the capital, leading resistance from the countryside. The victorious Hamvira rewarded his Muslim allies by giving them the border lands of Kondavidu and Rajahmundry.

Actions

A. Flee the capital

• Stability -3
• Leader Hamviradeva I becomes active
• Monarch Purushottama will never rule
• Monarch Hamviradeva becomes active
• Berhampur revolts
• Palakimedi revolts
• Yanam revolts
• Global revolt risk +10 for 48 months
• Cede Yanam to Bahmanid Empire
• Event 410003 - Kondavidu and Rajahmundry for Bahmanid Empire is triggered immediately

B. Fight to the end

• Stability -5
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Global revolt risk +10 for 48 months
• Event 249015 - Victory of Purushottama for Orissa will never fire
• Monarch Purushottama becomes active

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Hamviradeva is active
• Bahmanid Empire exists
• The following must not occur:
  • Event 249011 - Return of the Prince for Orissa has already occurred

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1472
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1474)

Description

Having fled Orissa, Purushottama went to the court of the Bahmani Sultan and convinced him to support his cause. Sultan Muhammad III sent an army under the command ofHamvira was forced to flee the capital, leading resistance from the countryside. The victorious Purushottama rewarded his Muslim allies by giving them the border lands of Kondavidu and Rajahmundry.

Actions

A. Flee the capital

• Stability -3
• Leader Hamviradeva I will never be active
• Monarch Hamviradeva will never rule
• Monarch Purushottama becomes active
• Berhampur revolts
• Palakimedi revolts
• Yanam revolts
• Global revolt risk +10 for 48 months
• Cede Yanam to Bahmanid Empire
• Event 410003 - Kondavidu and Rajahmundry for Bahmanid Empire is triggered immediately

B. Fight to the end

• Stability -5
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Odisa revolts
• Global revolt risk +10 for 48 months
• Event 249016 - Victory of Hamviradeva for Orissa will never fire
• Monarch Hamviradeva ° becomes active

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Purushottama is active
• Event 249011 - Return of the Prince for Orissa has already occurred
• Peasant Rebels controls Odisa

Will happen within 15 days of January 2, 1472
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1476)

Description

Leading a fresh army of Bahmani Muslims, Hamvara managed to retake the capital in a bloody campaign that decimated Purushottama's supporters. The prince himself was executed, ending any last resistance to Hamvara's reign. In his first act as priest-king Hamvara rewarded his Muslim allies by giving them the territories he had promised them.

Actions

A. Thus to all my enemies!

• Leader Hamviradeva I becomes active
• Monarch Purushottama will never rule
• Monarch Hamviradeva ° becomes active
• Stability +1
• Global revolt risk -10 for 48 months
• Cede Yanam to Bahmanid Empire
• Event 410003 - Kondavidu and Rajahmundry for Bahmanid Empire is triggered immediately

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Hamviradeva is active
• Event 249012 - Return of the Prince for Orissa has already occurred
• Peasant Rebels controls Odisa

Will happen within 15 days of January 2, 1472
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1476)

Description

Leading a fresh army of Bahmani Muslims, Purushottama managed to retake the capital in a bloody campaign that decimated Hamviradeva's supporters. The prince himself was executed, ending any last resistance to Purushottama's reign. In his first act as priest-king Purushottama rewarded his Muslim allies by giving them the territories he had promised them.

Actions

A. Thus to all my enemies!

• Leader Hamviradeva I will never be active
• Monarch Purushottama becomes active
• Monarch Hamviradeva will never rule
• Stability +1
• Global revolt risk -10 for 48 months
• Cede Yanam to Bahmanid Empire
• Event 410003 - Kondavidu and Rajahmundry for Bahmanid Empire is triggered immediately

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Event 249012 - Return of the Prince for Orissa has already occurred

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1476
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1477)
unless prevented by
Action B of 249012 - Return of the Prince for Orissa

Description

Despite losing the capital to his brother, Hamviradeva continued to fight on from the countryside and in 1476 reoccupied the throne. Despite this victory, the civil war continued for some time as Purushottama continued to lead resistance from the countryside. Although he emerged victorious, some suggested the King should have made a deal with his treacherous brother in order to prevent Orissa from deteriorating further.

Actions

A. This war can only end in blood

• Stability -1
• Global revolt risk +12 for 24 months
• Leader Hamviradeva I becomes active
• Monarch Purushottama will never rule
• Monarch Hamviradeva ° becomes active
• -100 relations with Bahmanid Empire

B. Make concessions to end the civil war

• Stability +1
• Aristocracy +1
• -50
• Leader Hamviradeva I becomes active
• Monarch Purushottama will never rule
• Monarch Hamviradeva ° becomes active
• -100 relations with Bahmanid Empire

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Event 249011 - Return of the Prince for Orissa has already occurred

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1476
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1477)
unless prevented by
Action B of 249011 - Return of the Prince for Orissa

Description

Despite losing the capital to his brother, Purushottama continued to fight on from the countryside and in 1476 reoccupied the throne. Since the civil war looked like it could continue for some time, Purushottama made a deal with his brother, making him the ruler of the Khemundi territory in return for acknowledging Purushottama as King. This act finally ended the civil war once and for all.

Actions

A. Make concessions to end the civil war

• Stability +1
• Aristocracy +1
• -50
• Leader Hamviradeva I will never be active
• Monarch Purushottama becomes active
• Monarch Hamviradeva will never rule
• -100 relations with Bahmanid Empire

B. This war can only end in blood

• Stability -1
• Global revolt risk +12 for 24 months
• Leader Hamviradeva I will never be active
• Monarch Purushottama becomes active
• Monarch Hamviradeva will never rule
• -100 relations with Bahmanid Empire

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Event 410003 - Kondavidu and Rajahmundry for Bahmanid Empire has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 249015 - Victory of Purushottama for Orissa has already occurred
  • Event 249016 - Victory of Hamviradeva for Orissa has already occurred
• The following must not occur:
  • Bahmanid Empire and Orissa are at war
• Bahmanid Empire owns Yanam

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1477
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 26, 1482)

Description

The civil war between Purushottama and Hamvira had lasted almost a decade. In addition to the territories given to the Bahmani by the usurper, other lands had also been occupied by foreign powers. The remaining years of the King's reign were spent restoring Orissa's borders to their original shape. He began this process by invading Rajahmundry, but instead of armies the Sultan met him with words and signed a treaty of friendship with Orissa.

Actions

A. Sign a treaty with the Sultan

• +50 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• Stability +1
• Gain a royal marriage with Bahmanid Empire

B. We shall not rest until Rajahmundry is ours again!

• -50 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Bahmanid Empire for 60 months

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Monarch Purushottama is active
  • Monarch Hamviradeva is active
• Country has at least 4 non-colonial provinces
• Country is not at war

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1478
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1497)

Description

Having restored Orissa to its original borders, Hamviradeva could finally devote his attention to much-needed reforms of the military. He reorganized the feudal nayaka, trained his men in newer firearms and the tactics used by Muslims and concentrated less on the war elephants Orissa was famous for.

Actions

A. I shall restore Orissa's greatness!

• Stability +1
• +10 victory points
• Quality +1
• Land tech investment: +500
• Monarch Hamviradeva ° becomes active

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Monarch Purushottama is active
  • Monarch Purushottama is active
• Country has at least 4 non-colonial provinces
• Country is not at war

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1478
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1497)

Description

Having restored Orissa to its original borders, Purushottama could finally devote his attention to religion and culture, and he became a great patron of the arts and temple-builder. The slow decay of Oriya society reversed itself for the remainder of his reign and the age became known as an era of peace and prosperity.

Actions

A. I shall restore Orissa's greatness!

• Stability +2
• +20 victory points
• Serfdom -1
• A random province converts to the state religion
• Infrastructure tech investment: +250
• Trade tech investment: +250
• Monarch Purushottama becomes active

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Bahmanid Empire owns Palakimedi
• Event 410003 - Kondavidu and Rajahmundry for Bahmanid Empire has already occurred
• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Event 249015 - Victory of Purushottama for Orissa has already occurred
  • Event 249016 - Victory of Hamviradeva for Orissa has already occurred

Will happen within 60 days of March 26, 1482
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1483)

Description

In 1482 Sultan Muhammad died and was succeeded by his young son Mahmad Shah. Taking advantage of this instability, the King invaded the Bahmanids again in another attempt to regain the territories lost to them in the civil war and this time succeeded in retaking the lost lands.

Actions

A. Take advantage of this instability

• Offensive Doctrine +1
• -50 relations with Bahmanid Empire
• +5000 cavalry in the capital province
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Bahmanid Empire for 12 months

B. Leave well enough alone

• +25 relations with Bahmanid Empire

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Orissa owns Berhampur
• Centralization is at 5 or higher

Will happen within 5000 days of April 2, 1497
Checked again every 5000 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1519)

Description

The Ganga rulers of Orissa managed to replace the tribal chiefs of the Mandala, or middle region, with a feudal caste of nayaka, but the tributary chiefs in the mountainous hinterland proved more resistant. The Garhjat, or 'gada jata' (castle-born) occasionally rebelled against the centralization of the state. During Prataprudra's reign the Garhjat states again rebelled. This time traitorous generals in the core lands seized the opportunity to rebel as well, destabilizing the country but not destroying it.

Actions

A. Wipe out all resistance

• Global revolt risk +12 for 24 months
• Lose 2500 troops in a random province

B. Crush the generals but let the Garhjat gain their independence

• Global revolt risk +10 for 12 months
• Lose 2500 troops in a random province
• -1 base tax value in a random province
• -1 base tax value in a random province

C. Bribe the generals and crush the Garhjat

• Global revolt risk +8 for 24 months
• -100

Orissa — Not random

Will happen on April 2, 1497

Description

Prataprudradeva succeeded his father in 1497 as the ruler of a vast Kingdom that was already in decay. Although he was not as strong a ruler as his father or grandfather before him, Prataprudradeva was a learned man and his reign was remarkable for the number of scholars who came to his court.

Actions

A. A cultural revival

• Infrastructure tech investment: +50
• Trade tech investment: +50

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 60 days of May 2, 1509
Checked again every 60 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1510)

Description

In 1509 an untested ruler named Krishnadeva Raya ascended the throne of Vijayanagar. Prataprudra was already dealing with rebellious generals looking for action and the time was ripe for invasion. Prataprudra decided to lead an expedition against the southern empire.

Actions

A. Let us test this untried emperor

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Vijayanagar for 12 months
• -50 relations with Vijayanagar
• +2000 cavalry in a random province

B. We dare not challenge such power

• Offensive Doctrine -1
• +25 relations with Vijayanagar
• Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Vijayanagar and Orissa are at war
• Bengal exists

Will happen within 180 days of May 2, 1509
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1529)

Description

While Prataprudra was busy fighting the Hindus in the south, the Sultan of Bengal took the opportunity to invade from the north. Before a decisive battle could be fought Prataprudra was forced to rush north. Although the Sultan was driven out of Orissa, the exhausted army was easily defeated by the Vijayanagar forces. This easy victory over Orissa emboldened the new ruler of Vijayanagar and he returned to Orissa twice again, conquering Udayagiri in 1512, Kondavidu in 1515, Simhachalam in 1516 and Kalak in 1519.

Actions

A. Rush back to the capital

• The capital province revolts
• The capital province revolts
• Event 328053 - The Oriya Invasion for Vijayanagar is triggered immediately

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1510
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1512)

Description

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a guru later believed to be a messenger of God. He travelled around Bengal preaching the glory of Lord Krishna and rooting our moral degradation and degeneration wherever he found it. In 1510 he came to Orissa and preached the gospel of Vaishnavism. This had a profound effect on religion and culture in the Kingdom.

Actions

A. A holy man

• Global revolt risk -1 for 12 months
• Stability +1

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Vijayanagar owns Madras
• Orissa owns Palakimedi
• The following must not occur:
  • Vijayanagar and Orissa are at war

Will happen within 180 days of January 2, 1518
Checked again every 180 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1520)

Description

In his last campaign against Orissa the Vijayanagar ruler Krishnadeva Raya reached the city of Kalak and burned it to the ground. Seeking an end to war between them, the two rulers agreed on a treaty in which the river Krishna was set as the southern boundary of Orissa, legitimizing the conquests of Vijayanagar. To seal the deal the Oriya King's daughter Jaganmohini married Krishnadeva Raya. Although it was a one-sided deal, it gave Prataprudra the breathing space he needed to defend Orissa against the increasingly aggressive Golconda.

Actions

A. Sign the treaty with Vijayanagar

• Stability +1
• Madras will no longer be considered a national province
• +50 relations with Vijayanagar
• Gain a royal marriage with Vijayanagar

B. Continue to fight Vijayanagar

• Stability -1
• -25 relations with Vijayanagar
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Vijayanagar for 24 months

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • Golconda and Orissa are at war
• Golconda exists

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1533
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1549)

Description

The Sultan Quli Qutab of Golconda invaded Orissa twice in his reign. Each invasion was only defeated at great cost and after several years. After the Sultan occupied Rajmahendri in 1540 the King signed a treaty recognizing the river Godavari as their mutual border.

Actions

A. Sign the treaty with Golconda

• Stability +1
• +50 relations with Golconda
• Gain a royal marriage with Golconda

B. Continue to fight Golconda

• Stability -1
• -25 relations with Golconda
• Gain a temporary casus belli against Golconda for 24 months

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Govindaraja Vidyadhara is active
• Orissa and Golconda are at war

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1533
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1549)

Description

While the King was fighting the Bahmanids in 1540 his nephew Raghubhanja Chhotray revolted against him, occupying Cuttack despite the resistance of its governor. Govinda Bidyahar was forced to make a hurried peace with the Sultan and returned to the capital. His defeated nephew fled to Bengal for asylum.

Actions

A. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

• Stability -2

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Govindaraja Vidyadhara is active

Will happen on January 2, 1534

Description

With the death of Prataprudra Deva his sons Kalua and then Kakharua became King, but they reigned for less than a year, murdered one after the other. With Kakharua's death the Suryavamsha line came to an end and the ambitious minister Govinda Bidyahar came to the throne, founding the Bhoi dynasty. Compared to previous rebellions it was nearly bloodless, but there were still repercussions for regicide.

Actions

A. The Bhoi rule Orissa now

• Stability -2
• Global revolt risk +5 for 6 months
• -10 relations with Vijayanagar
• -5 relations with Golconda
• -5 relations with Ahmadnagar
• -5 relations with Bijapur
• -5 relations with Bengal
• -5 relations with Delhi

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 1500 days of January 2, 1549
Checked again every 1500 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1557)

Description

The King died in 1549 at Dashasvamedha Ghat and was succeeded by his son Chakrapratap. The new monarch was a weak and cruel ruler who was deeply unpopular among the people. He died under mysterious circumstances, probably murdered by his own son, who became King Narsinghajena.

Actions

A. An evil man

• Global revolt risk +2 for 12 months

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Monarch Raghurâma Chhotra is active

Will happen within 15 days of January 2, 1559
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1560)

Description

Narsinghajena ruled for only a short time before he himself was killed, this time by a nayaka of the Chalukya family named Mukunda Harichandan. After killing the King, Mukunda placed one of Narsinghajena's brothers on the throne in his place. Although Raghuram Jena ruled in name, Mukunda was the real power behind the throne.

Actions

A. Mukunda becomes the power behind the throne

• Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 120 months
• Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 120 months
• Monarch's military skill +1 for 120 months
• Aristocracy +1

B. Mukunda is executed for his crimes

• Stability -2
• Lose 2000 troops in the capital province
• Global revolt risk +8 for 12 months
• Centralization +1
• Aristocracy -1
• Event 249029 - The Chalukya Dynasty for Orissa will never fire

C. Mukunda is banished for his crimes

• Stability -1

Orissa — Not random

Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1560
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1562)
unless prevented by
Action B of 249028 - The Murder of the King for Orissa

Description

Not content to work behind the scenes, in 1560 Mukunda captured his rival Janardan Bidyahar through guile and declared himself the ruler of Orissa, founding his own short-lived dynasty. Mukunda intended to restore the greatness of Orissa, but the country was weaker than ever. To guarantee his rule he needed to find a more powerful patron.

Actions

A. Another usurper

• Monarch Raghurâma Chhotra will never rule
• Monarch Mukundadeva Harishandra becomes active
• +25 relations with Mughal Empire
• +25 relations with Delhi

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• At least one of the following must occur:
  • Orissa and Bengal are at war
  • Orissa and Golconda are at war
  • Orissa and Mughal Empire are at war
  • Orissa and Delhi are at war
• The following must not occur:
  • Orissa controls Odisa

Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1560
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1592)

Description

In 1568 the Afghan Sultan of Bengal conquered the city of Puri and desecrated the Temple of Jagannath there. Muslim troops found the idols that the priests had hidden and burned them, slaughtered the priests and demolished as much as they could before withdrawing.

Actions

A. This is terrible!

• Manufactory in Odisa is destroyed

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Bengal controls Odisa

Will happen within 30 days of October 2, 1567
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1575)

Description

Mukundadeva's strategy of friendship with Akbar failed to protect him. He was defeated by the Shah and took shelter in the fort of Kotsima, where the Shah's forces besieged him. Elsewhere, the Shah's son Bayazid led his army to Cuttack and occupied the capital. It was at that critical moment that Ramachandra Bhanja, the feudal lord of Sarangagarh, led a rebellion against Mukundadeva.

Actions

A. Make peace with the Shah at any cost

• Event 128004 - Mukundadeva surrenders for Bengal is triggered immediately
• -100
• +100 relations with Bengal
• -50 relations with Mughal Empire
• Stability -3

B. Let them bleed for every inch they take!

• Cede Odisa to Bengal
• -100 relations with Bengal
• +50 relations with Mughal Empire
• Stability -6

Orissa — Not random

Conditions

• Event 249035 - Ramachandra's Rebellion for Orissa has already occurred
• Country is not at war
• The following must not occur:
  • Orissa controls Odisa
• Bengal exists

Will happen within 30 days of October 2, 1567
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after April 2, 1575)

Description

Mukundadeva led his armies against Ramachandra Bhanja but was killed at Gohiri Tikira, near Jaipur. Afterwards Ramachandra was defeated and slain by Bayazid, who claimed the throne of Orissa as his own. From this point on Orissa would be ruled by the Shahs of Bengal.

Actions

A. Surrender to the inevitable (End Game)

• Event 128005 - Khan of Orissa for Bengal is triggered immediately

B. Hold out against all hope

• -25 victory points
• -100 relations with Bengal
• Stability -6

Orissa — Not random

Triggered by

Action A of 128002 - Taj Khan seizes power for Bengal

Description

In 1564 an Afghani chief named Suleiman Karrani occupied Bengal and became the new Shah. He drove out his rival Ibrahim, who fled to Orissa and sought the protection of the King. Seeing an opportunity to strike against Bengal the King gave Ibrahim asylum.

Actions

A. Give him our protection

• Gain a temporary casus belli against Bengal for 18 months
• -25 relations with Bengal

B. Send him away

• +10 relations with Bengal

Orissa — Not random

Triggered by

Action B of 230007 - Orissa asks for aid for Mughal Empire

Description

As a sign of goodwill the Great Mughal sent a small army to aid the beleagured forces of Mukundadeva.

Actions

A. A firm alliance

• +5000 infantry in a random province
• +50
• +50 relations with Mughal Empire

Orissa — Random

Conditions

• The following must not occur:
  • It is the year 1534 or later

Description

A popular offshoot of Hinduism, Bhakti cults refused to divide people into castes and saw them as equals - although in practice there were still great differences between nobles and peasants. The cults had all but died out across India by the fifteenth century, but continued to dominate Orissa. Even there the Bhakti were losing ground to mainstream Hinduism as tribal deities were edged out in favor of Brahminical gods. At the same time popular religion became increasingly dominated by ritual and ceremonial pomp that required the presence of a priestly caste. The result was a formalized caste system with the Brahmins on top and very little social mobility. Although this made Orissa's faith more palatable to other Hindus it also eroded their unique culture. One way for the Bhakti to win back the populace was through royal support. As the servants of Purusottama, Oriya Kings built glorious Bhakti temples.

Actions

A. Give in to the demands of the Brahmin

• Serfdom +1
• +10 relations with Vijayanagar

B. Build a temple for the Bhakti cult

• -50
• Stability +1
• +5 victory points

Orissa — Random

Description

Orissa was famous for its elephants and often called the Kingdom of the Gajapatis, or Elephant Lords. Although this made the Kingdom strong it also made it the target of other nations which frequently raided Orissa to gain war elephants, often as ransom for powerful nobles taken in raids. The worst offender was the Sharqi Sultan of Jaunpur but others also posed a threat.

Actions

A. We will remember this!

• Stability -2
• A random province revolts
• -25
• -25 relations with a random country
• Gain a temporary casus belli against the same country for 12 months