Taj al-maʾathir 1.1

1.1

"In the year 587 H. (1191 A.D.), the Lord of the World, the Sultan of Sultans, Mu'izzu-d dunya wau-d din (Muhammad Ghori) in a happy moment, and under a fortunate star, departed from Ghazna, may God protect it from calamities! Had he not imparted movement to his hands and reins, The feet of his stirrups would have stopped the air in its course. If his horse be so wearied that it cannot carry him, His courage would urge him against his enemies. Having equipped and set in order the army of Islam, and unfurled the standards of victory and the flags of power, trusting in the aid of the Almighty, he proceeded towards Hindustan. His standards proclaim victory, Indeed, they are almost prepared to write the book of victory, His ensigns and black umbrella are full of adornment, How beautiful on the face of time are the curls and freckles of the state!