The Rashīdī History 171.9

171.9

After these events, his government began to assume an orderly shape, which was due to the wisdom and tact of Mir Jabár Birdi. Towards the end of this period, Bábáják Sultán separated himself from Mansur Khan, and together with his following, proceeded to Kusán. Mansur Khán pursued him, in person, and besieged him. His object, however, was not to destroy Bábáják Sultán, so he sought terms of peace. The answer he received was: "Aiman Khwája Sultán was also [your] brother, and him you killed like a stranger. What reliance can I place in you, that I should make peace?" Now Aiman Khwája Sultán had devised treasonable plots, and on this account Mansur Khan had ordered Yaraka Ataka to put him to death, but [instead of this] Yaraka Ataka had hidden him in an underground place, as has been already related. When Babajak Sultan mentioned the affair of Aiman Khwaja Khan, Yaraka Ataka saw the Khan was much distressed, and represented: "I had the presumption to disobey the order, [and did not put him to death]." Thereupon Mansur Khan fell to commending Yaraka Ataka, and Aiman Khwaja Sultan was brought out. After this, Babajak surrendered, and peace was made. Mansur Khan then returned, while Aiman Khwaja Khan went to Kashghar, as has been mentioned already. Babajak Sultan stayed on in Kusan, where he is to this day.