The Rashīdī History 155.2.5

155.2.5

If, as is indeed the case, this is the tomb of the famous Dava Khan, his story is told in histories. In the Prolegomena to the Zafar-Náma, Sharaf-ud-Din Ali Yazdi says: "Dava Khan was the son of Barak Khan, son of Kara Isu, son of Mutugen, son of Chaghatai, son of Chingiz Khan. He was a powerful and worthy monarch. [Couplet. . .] Mamalikiz Nuyan, son of Amir Aihal, son of Nisun, was of the race of Karachar Nuyan Barlas. According to the ancient charter ['Ahd-Náma] Davá Khán was made king, and the duties and privileges of his forefathers devolved upon him. He ruled for thirty years, and through the excellent management of Alálikiz Nuyán, the Chaghatai Ulus attained great prosperity. [Couplet. . . .] Finally having drawn a few breaths he perished." Thus far from the Zafar-Náma.