The Rashīdī History 157.12

157.12

All the above-mentioned men were Amirs and commanders of regiments and detachments. There was another set of men, who, although not Mirs or sons of Amirs, had yet each his own tribe and following. They had been at the head of some of the Moghul tribes during those twelve eventful years, and having directed their affairs, had thereby gained so much experience that every one placed confidence in their advice and opinions. Among them was Khwaja Ali Bahadur, of whose valuable services to the Khán in his early days in Moghulistan, I have spoken above. Another was Beg Kuli, whose name was mentioned in the history of Shahi Beg Khan. At the time when the Emperor was defeated at Kul Malik by Ubaid Ullah Khan, and retired from Samarkand, this Beg Kuli, placing himself at the head of 3000 men, came and joined the Khan. He was a trustworthy man. Another was Ishak Bahadur, renowned for his valour and his sound judgment. Others were, Marik Bahadur, Putaji Bahadur, Kara-Uchunghal, Shabán, Sultakár, Tufta Kuli, and Uzun Sakal Tufta Kuli. [Each of these was head of a tribe] and all were trustworthy and experienced men. Another was Tuman Bahadur, leader [sar-khail] of the Kaluchi, and one of the most notable generals of his time. He will be mentioned in the account of the Khan's last days. Another was Malik Ali, commander [sirdar] of the tribe of Kárluk and a brave soldier. Another, Kulka, head [sar khail] of the Makrit. Another, Omar Shaikh, chief [kalántar] of the Shulkarchi.