Muntakhab al-tawarikh 3.4

3.4

(God knows which year is correct) Khwaja Wais Sarwani, who was appointed to command the expedition against 'Azam Humayun, fought with the Niazis on the confines of Dhankot, and was defeated. 'Azam Humayun, flushed with this success, pursued the Khwaja as far as Sirhind. Salim Shah despatched a large force against the rebels, and a battle ensued at the same place, in which the Niazis were defeated. Some of their women who were made captives were sent prisoners to Gwalior, and Salim Shah violated their chastity. He distributed among the vagabonds of his camp the tents, standards, and other spoil of the Niazis which had fallen into his hands, bestowing upon them the titles which were common among the Niazis; such as Saiyid Khan, 'Azam Humayun, Shahbaz, etc. He granted them kettle-drums, which were beaten at their respective gates at the stated times. These low persons used to beat their drums aloud, and claim the dignity of the dogs of the celestial sphere. These people, in conformity with the practice of making rounds, which is occasionally observed among the prostitutes of India, went every Friday night to do homage to Salim Shah, instead of saying their prayers. On their arrival at the palace, the heralds exclaimed, "Oh king, be gracious enough to cast Your Majesty's eyes upon such and such Niazi Khans, who have come to offer up prayers for your health and welfare." This proceeding exceedingly disgusted the Afghans, who were of the same tribe as the King.