An Indian King who used to eat 35 Kg food

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An Indian King who used to eat 35 Kg food
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Maharaja Mahmud was one of the powerful rulers of the Gujarat Sultanate. Famously titled as 'Sultan of the Land, Sultan of the Sea'. 

The tourists of Italy and Portugal have mentioned about the food of this ruler. The diet of this emperor of Gujarat was famous all over the world. It is said that he used to eat one bowl of honey, one bowl of butter, and 100-150 bananas for breakfast.

He used to keep food around his pillows at night so that while sleeping he can eat whenever he wake up and feel hungry. 

Mahmud Begada sat on the throne at the age of 13 years and successfully ruled Gujarat for 52 years. He was considered the most powerful ruler of his dynasty. Mahmud Begada's moustache was very big. 

Mahmud Begada's name was Mahmud Shah I. He was given the title of 'Begada' when he conquered the forts of 'Girnar' Junagadh and Champaner. After the dispute of Girnar fort, the king accepted the religion of Islam, after which his army was included in the Sultan's army.

It is believed in the tales of European travellers that Mahmud was given mild poisons from his childhood which had made him poisonous and immune to poisons. This king's body was so poisoned that even if a fly sat on his hand, it would die in a moment.