Muntakhab al-tawarikh 37.3.3

37.3.3

That is to say an intercessor who comes near thee wearing drawers will not be so influential as she who comes naked. From that day this became a proverbial saying among the Arabs. As soon as Khusru Khan became quite assured in all ways of his predominant influence over the Sultan, he gave orders for the assembly of all his tribe from Gujarat, and began to introduce them into the service of the Sultan. The Sultan reposed entire confidence both in him and in his family, and gave up the reins of Government absolutely into his hands, abandoning himself to rioting and debauchery. Verse. Casting aside the Qur'an and the sword Taking instead to the cup and flagon. The attendants who were loyal to the state were struck dumb and were compelled by the necessity for time-serving to throw themselves upon the protection of Khusru Khan. Verse. If the times give the reins of authority to a wolf, You must save yourself by saying, God save you Sir!