Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 58.3.7

58.3.7

Sheer Khan had no hopes of taking Rohtas by open force; it became necessary, therefore, to devise some stratagem to effect the object. He accordingly sent a person to Raja Hurry Krishn Ray, who was in possession of it, to say, "That as he was about to attempt the recovery of Bengal, he relied on their former friendship for permitting him to send his family and treasure into Rohtas, with a few attendants." Hurry Krishn Ray at first refused; but Sheer Khan, having sent an artful agent to him a second time, with handsome presents, assured him, "That it was for his women and treasure alone he requested protection: that should he be fortunate enough to conquer Bengal, he would make proper acknowledgments for the favour; but if he should lose his life in the contest, he rather chose that his family and wealth should remain in the hands of Hurry Krishn Ray, than fall into those of his enemies, the Moguls." Hurry Krishn Ray suffered himself to be deceived; but in giving his consent, resolved to keep the treasure when once in his possession.