[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Tārīkh-i Firishta](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta) › [History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs) › 8.2.6 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 8.2.6 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 8.2.6 - **Language:** English ### [8.2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.8.2.6) In the year 428, Musaood again marched to Bulkh, to check the continued encroachments of the Toorkmans, who, hearing of the King's advance, left the country. The inhabitants of Bulkh addressed Musaood, and acquainted him that Toghrul Beg Suljooky, after his departure, had made frequent incursions into his territories, and crossing the river, had laid violent hands on the lives and property of his subjects, the King determined to attack Toghrul Beg in the ensuing winter, and in the beginning of the spring to make war on the other hordes of Suljooks in Khorassan. The omrahs of his court, with one accord, advised him to march first against the Suljooks under Jakur Beg, who during the last two years had gained several advantages over the troops of Khorassan, and were daily acquiring new strength. Musaood at that time also received a copy of verses from one of the nobles of that province. "The Suljooks," said the poet, "who were once but ants, have now become little adders; and if they are not soon destroyed, they may in a short time become dragons." - [Previous: 8.2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.8.2.5) - [Next: 8.2.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.8.2.7) - [Up: 8.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.8.2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.8.2.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.8.2.6) · Pramāṇa