98 Mayor of Lisbon, whom he sent to bring Hāj Muhammad Ruknuddin ad-Dābūli to speak to him. Hāj Muhammad ad-Dābūli was in a frightened state when he was brought before the Viceroy of India, and was also unaware of what was happening outside his house. He thought that he was captured by the Portuguese. However, the Viceroy of India started to console him, saying: "Do not be scared. Men should be like lions, and you should dismiss all fear, and aspire for mercy and honour which you will be granted. From now on, you will be called the King of Kilwa. I give you this title in the name of the King (of Portugal) in order that you become the king and master of this town. What we expect from you in return, as the premiere master of the city in the name of the King (of Portugal), is
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