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Group: Bank of England (independent)
People: Arnold of Brescia
Topic: Italian War of Louis XII
Location: Soissons Picardie France

Mahmud displays benevolence in the early days …

Years: 1722 - 1722
November

Mahmud displays benevolence in the early days of his rule, treating the captured royal family well and bringing in food supplies to the starving capital.

He is in November confronted with a rival claimant to the throne when Hosayn's son, Tahmasp, declares himself shah.