Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 72.1

72.1

Is elevated to the throne of his brother by Lallcheen — plot of his cousins, Feroze Khan and Ahmud Khan, against his government — they fly to Sagur, and collect troops — march to the capital, and are repulsed — retire to Sagur — make overtures, and are pardoned — are received at court. — The brothers obtain partisans at the capital — they seize the King, and deprive him of sight. — Lallcheen is taken, and given over to Gheias-ood-Deen, who, though blind, puts him to death with his own hands. Shums-ood-Deen ascended the throne in his fifteenth year, and, intimidated by the fate of his predecessor, was content with the mere name of king. Lallcheen received the title of Mullik Naib; and the nobility, who had escaped the sword, seeing no safety but in submission, bowed to his authority. The Queen-mother, herself originally a slave, paid the utmost deference to Lallcheen, chiefly from her anxiety for her son's safety. She advised him to adopt every measure recommended by the minister, to whom, she observed, the King owed his crown; and she entreated him not to listen to any malicious suggestions which might be made against his benefactor. Lallcheen, on his part, behaved to the Queen-mother with much respect, frequently sending her valuable presents, and using every means to secure her confidence and favour.