Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 347.1

347.1

Succeeds his father on the throne — attacks and slays his uncle, Abdal Khan — is eventually driven from his country by Gowhur Chuk — proceeds to India — obtains the aid of Akbur Padshah — returns to Kashmeer — defeats Gowhur Chuk, and deprives him of sight. — A new insurrection created, which is suppressed. — Ambassadors arrive from Akbur. — The King’s two sons return with them to the Dehly court. — Akbur arrives at Lahore, and proposes to visit Kashmeer. — Yoosoof Shah wishes to meet and escort him, but is prevented by his chiefs. — Akbur causes Kashmeer to be invaded. — Peace concluded. — A second invasion. — The Kashmeer prince makes considerable resistance. — Final conquest of Kashmeer by Akbur. On the death of Ally he was succeeded by his son Yoosoof, while the late King’s brother, Abdal Khan, apprehensive of his nephew’s designs on his person, withdrew from the capital. Yoosoof wrote to his uncle, entreating him to lay aside all suspicion, and even requested him to come to court, promising faithfully to abide by his advice, and even offering to make over to him the government, if he were disposed to assume the charge of public affairs. This communication, which was sent by Syud Moobarik Khan, was not delivered to Abdal Khan, as was intended; and the messenger returned to Serinuggur, assuring the King that his uncle not only refused to come to the capital, but was raising a force secretly to oppose his coronation.