Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 24.1

24.1

A Toorky slave of Mahomed Ghoory—his former life and history—is left Governor of India—is besieged in Hansy by the Hindoos, who are defeated, and compelled to retire—quits Hansy to meet Mahomed Ghoory coming from Pishawur.—Recapitulation of the campaign—Kootb-ood-Deen is styled son by Mahomed Ghoory—is presented with a white elephant—Ajmeer taken from the Raja, and bestowed on Gola, his natural son.—Hemraj, a relation, expels Gola.—Kootb-ood-Deen marches to oppose the usurper, who is defeated.—Ajmeer tributary to the Moslems.—Kootb-ood-Deen invades Guzerat—defeats the Hindoos, and returns to Hansy—visits Kohram and Dehly.—The Raja of Guzerat unites with the Raja of Nagoor to take Ajmeer.—Kootb-ood-Deen marches to oppose them, but is defeated, and severely wounded.—Ajmeer besieged by the allies.—Kootb-ood-Deen receives reinforcements from Ghizny—raises the siege, and pursues the Hindoos to Aboogur—a bloody battle ensues, in which 50,000 Hindoos are slain—proceeds to Guzerat, and leaves an officer to occupy the country.—Kalunjur besieged and taken by the Moslems.—Mahomed Bukhtyar Khiljy sent to occupy Behar.—Kootb-ood-Deen Eibuk invested with the ensigns of royalty by the successor of Mahomed Ghoory—ascends the throne at Lahore, and assumes the title of King of India—is attacked by Taj-ood-Deen Yeldooz, whom he defeats—pursues him to Ghizny, and is again crowned—expelled from Ghizny—returns to India—death and character.—Life of Taj-ood-Deen Yeldooz.