The Rashīdī History 178.1

178.1

In the account of the conquest of Kashghar, it was mentioned that Muhammad Kirghiz had come from Moghulistan and, in those days of strife and turmoil, had rendered good service. After the conquest he became possessed of much spoil and booty. Moreover, on his departure, the Khan had loaded him with valuable presents, such as sword-belts, vases, and drinking-cups of gold and silver. [Verses] .... On his return to Moghulistan all the Kirghiz had submitted to him. He conducted plundering parties into Turkistan, Tashkand, and Sairam, and created much alarm. The Shaibani Sultans in those districts found great difficulty in repulsing him. On one occasion he made an inroad on Turkistan, and had started to return. At that time Abdullah Sultan, the son of Kuchum Khan, was not yet Khan, but he was Governor of Turkistan. He immediately set off in pursuit of Muhammad Kirghiz, and overtook him when he was at some distance from the town. Muhammad Kirghiz turned upon him, and they closed in battle. After a [short] engagement the day was decided in favour of the Kirghiz. Most of their enemies they killed, but Abdullah Sultan was captured, kept by Muhammad Kirghiz for one day, and then sent back to Turkistan with the rest of the survivors. [Muhammad Kirghiz] sent their Khán a few horses, arms, and other suitable gifts, with the following excuse : "I made a vow that if any of the Shaibani Sultáns should fall into my hands, I would release them.