Golden India
The conquest of Jaunpur, initiated in 1536, went well even though the Oriat Horde, the leader of the enemy coalition and an unexpected participant in the conflict, proved far tougher than it's allies. After three years they were ready to admit defeat and the Empire became a single unity with the incorporation of Jaunpur as well as the eastern parts of Assam. This proved to be final gift this magnificent Raya was to give his people; he passed away in in 1543 after 45 years of service on the throne.
He was succeeded by Venkata II who started a series of campaigns designed to weaken Malwa, that longtime rival who had now found themselves almost surrounded by Vijayanagara. Taking a few provinces at a time and forcing them to release minor nations, they were eventually weakened to the point where a final war would bring them firmly under Imperial control. Somewhere along the line the small nation of Mewat became occupied by Vijayanagara forces under somewhat confusing circumstances, but it was generally agreed that their addition to the Empire was in the best interest of all.
During this time parts of Madagascar were colonized, with the pitiful resistance put up by the natives quickly handled without trouble. The incorporation of the new provinces as well as the conversion of Islamic provinces proceeded smoothly despite numerous minor rebellions (quite understandable given the quick expansion). The technological advances were however slower than desirable, and the Raya had his advisers look into the many reforms Ayutthaya, the somewhat accomplished neighbor to the east, was implementing.
The Raya observed that Dehli had become weakened by, quite helpfully, engaging Malwa in clashes in between the Vijayanagara campaigns. They were not very strong to begin with, as well as an eyesore the maps (located in the middle of the Empire as they were), so even relatively good relations were no excuse and invasion ensued. Venkata II, far from a young man at his rise to the throne thanks to the longevity of his predecessor, died soon thereafter leaving the Empire in the hands of a regency council due to the young age of the Heir. They were however more than competent enough to deal with such a small conflict and a peace was negotiated, giving the Empire half of Dehli, even before the crowning of Sriranga I after only two years. The easternmost province of Assam, who for some reason joined in shortly before being completely annihilated in a war with Ayutthaya, was included as a bonus.
The new Raya, although young, quickly seized Gondwana (whom Malwa had been forced to release) and began the short final conquest of Malwa, ending after only one year with them now a proper vassal of the Empire. He also began the integration of Golkonda, who finally were ready to join Vijayanagara in law as well as in spirit. The next logical step will be to, hopefully peacefully, vassalize the only remaining independent parts of Malwa (released as long gone enemy ot Gujarat). The lovely golden lands of the Empire are spreading over the Indian continent...
Session: 1565
Spelare: Erik
Land: Vijayanagara
AAR bonus: Admin Power
On-Time bonus: Admin Power
The conquest of Jaunpur, initiated in 1536, went well even though the Oriat Horde, the leader of the enemy coalition and an unexpected participant in the conflict, proved far tougher than it's allies. After three years they were ready to admit defeat and the Empire became a single unity with the incorporation of Jaunpur as well as the eastern parts of Assam. This proved to be final gift this magnificent Raya was to give his people; he passed away in in 1543 after 45 years of service on the throne.
He was succeeded by Venkata II who started a series of campaigns designed to weaken Malwa, that longtime rival who had now found themselves almost surrounded by Vijayanagara. Taking a few provinces at a time and forcing them to release minor nations, they were eventually weakened to the point where a final war would bring them firmly under Imperial control. Somewhere along the line the small nation of Mewat became occupied by Vijayanagara forces under somewhat confusing circumstances, but it was generally agreed that their addition to the Empire was in the best interest of all.
During this time parts of Madagascar were colonized, with the pitiful resistance put up by the natives quickly handled without trouble. The incorporation of the new provinces as well as the conversion of Islamic provinces proceeded smoothly despite numerous minor rebellions (quite understandable given the quick expansion). The technological advances were however slower than desirable, and the Raya had his advisers look into the many reforms Ayutthaya, the somewhat accomplished neighbor to the east, was implementing.
The Raya observed that Dehli had become weakened by, quite helpfully, engaging Malwa in clashes in between the Vijayanagara campaigns. They were not very strong to begin with, as well as an eyesore the maps (located in the middle of the Empire as they were), so even relatively good relations were no excuse and invasion ensued. Venkata II, far from a young man at his rise to the throne thanks to the longevity of his predecessor, died soon thereafter leaving the Empire in the hands of a regency council due to the young age of the Heir. They were however more than competent enough to deal with such a small conflict and a peace was negotiated, giving the Empire half of Dehli, even before the crowning of Sriranga I after only two years. The easternmost province of Assam, who for some reason joined in shortly before being completely annihilated in a war with Ayutthaya, was included as a bonus.
The new Raya, although young, quickly seized Gondwana (whom Malwa had been forced to release) and began the short final conquest of Malwa, ending after only one year with them now a proper vassal of the Empire. He also began the integration of Golkonda, who finally were ready to join Vijayanagara in law as well as in spirit. The next logical step will be to, hopefully peacefully, vassalize the only remaining independent parts of Malwa (released as long gone enemy ot Gujarat). The lovely golden lands of the Empire are spreading over the Indian continent...
Session: 1565
Spelare: Erik
Land: Vijayanagara
AAR bonus: Admin Power
On-Time bonus: Admin Power