The Rashīdī History 227.9
The Tarikh-i-Rashidi (Elias, Ross) 227.9
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227.9
After much reflection, I saw that there were only two courses open to me to pursue. On the one hand, to kill Mirza Ali Taghai and subdue Kashmir; on the other, to spare him and retire from the country. I finally decided upon the latter course, and sent messages of truce to the Maliks of Kashmir. Thus did I disregard the dictates of wisdom, and my action has caused me much suffering. I have seen what I have seen. As has been said: 'He that hath his enemy before him, if he do not kill him, he is his own enemy.' [Couplet] . . .