Muntakhab al-tawarikh 61.3.1

61.3.1

Verse. Subject the intoxicated and riotous one to the warning glance of the cup-bearer. Having placed him upon the throne he himself assumed an attitude of submission and obedience, and from motives of worldly wisdom was most punctilious in the observance of courtesy. Although ‘Adil Khân was in the flower of his youth, and of great bodily strength (many well known tales of his strength are told), nevertheless, since he was fond of ease and was well aware of the craft and subtlety of Islem Shâh and his ways of dealing, would not agree to that procedure, rose to his feet and seating Islem Shâh on the throne again with all honour and ceremony, swore allegiance to him, and offered him congratulations upon his accession, with the customary offerings and oblations. Islem Shâh, in accordance with the compact which had been made sent ‘Isa Khân and Khawâss Khân to accompany ‘Adil Khân, and having confirmed Baîâna to him as a jaegîr, permitted him to proceed thither. Two months later he appointed Ghâzî Mahallî, who was one of his confidential attendants, to go and arrest ‘Adil Khân. ‘Adil Khan, however, heard of this, fled from Biana taking refuge with Khawas Khan in Mewat. Khawas Khan then summoned Ghazi Mahalli, and bound him with that same golden chain which he had brought for ‘Adil Khan, and having gained over to his side all the Amirs, set out for Agra with a large army.