Bibi Fatima and the King’s Sons

94 of Governor. The commander must send to my Viceroy in India information about the living sons and relatives of the departed king and about their character and dispositions, in addition to clarifying what is suitable for the establishment of a good government as well as maintaining the security of the fortress.” When the Portuguese commanders knew about the king of Portugal being angry with the fortress commander, they started to disregard the tradition of showing respect and appreciation to the Hormuz king. As a result, king Muhammad Shah stopped visiting the fortress or cooperating with the Portuguese commanders. This situation was related to the king of Portugal by his Viceroy in India. He wrote saying: …This caused him not to come to the fortress when Your Majesty requested from him to do so in order to take care of some matters which he was the considered the best to deal with. This has led to the failing of many of your interests. Therefore, he is requesting from Your Majesty that within the parameters of this complaint and the commitment of the said commanders that Your Majesty issue

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