Muntakhab al-tawarikh 4.2.9

4.2.9

It is well to recognize merits for when the arched sky At last discharged the arrows of misfortune, The glory of Mahmud passed away, nothing remained in the world Save only this saying “He recognized not the worth of Firdausi. And in the Tarikh of Muhammad Ufi, the following has been attributed to the Sultan Mahmud: From the dread of the world-winning sword and the fear of the foe-crushing sceptre, The world became subject to me as I am subjected to reason, At one time there would I sit serene in my splendour and riches, At another time following armies roamed I from country to country; Oft would I boastfully say lo! I am a man of importance, But now I clearly perceive that the King and the beggar are equals. I, with one wave of my hand, have conquered a myriad of castles, With one firm plant of my foot I have broken lines without number: When Death made the final assault, naught then did my splendour avail me, Nothing continues but God, God’s kingdom alone Amir Muhammad despatched Sundha Rai the Hindu with a large army in pursuit of them, Amir Ayaz was victorious in the fight and put to death Sundha Rai the Hindu with a large number of Hindus, and sent their heads to Amir Muhammad.