22 on his large throne. To his right and left are seats for the local dignitaries as well as the Portuguese and Hormuzian administrators. The king is Ferug Shah bin Muhammad Shah (known as Abunasser Shah) bin Turan Shah bin Salgor Shah. Salgor Shah was infamous among the locals as he had capitulated to the demands of the Portuguese and demolished all the houses of his followers and close supporters near the Portuguese fortress, as well as some of his luxurious palaces nearby in order that the fortress might not be affected in any way owing to the proximity of those buildings. Turan Shah succeeded his father Salgor Shah for a short while. When he passed away in 1536, disputes over the right of succession started. Turan Shah had two sons: the eldest was Muhammad Shah (Abunasser Shah) and the other was Shaikh Jawid. For one year Muhammad Shah ruled Hormuz, then died. His brother, Shaikh Jawid, was supposed to succeed him. However, Ferug Shah -son of Muhammad Shah- managed to seize power and banished his uncle, Shaikh Jawid who, in turn, raised the issue to the Portuguese authorities and demanded the rule as rightfully his, as well as making requests
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