The Rashīdī History 231.1

231.1

On my return from the war, I was most affectionately welcomed by the Khan, who embraced me and showed his abundant regard for me in every way. After these demonstrations, the Khan questioned me concerning the particulars of the campaign. I told him what I have herein written down. When I arrived at the end of my recital, the Khan said: "Hitherto no one of the conquering Khakans, from the time of Chingiz Khan to the present day, has laid the hand of dominion upon the collar of Kashmir. But now, by your laudable and strenuous efforts, the pulpits of Kashmir have been decorated with the titles of the Moghul Khakans. The Sultans of Kashmir, who in former times owed allegiance to none, and the governors who were dependent on them alone, are now subject to the Moghul Khans. For this mighty achievement, not only I, but all the Moghul Khakans owe you a debt of gratitude, as do also my nobles, and especially my own children, for whom such a glorious name has been won." By order of the Khan, I left the army and entered his [personal] service. On the next day, the rest of the Amirs and Iskandar Sultan had the honour of waiting on the Khan. I laid before the Khan, as offerings, some valuables from Kashmir and some coins both silver and gold, which had been struck in his name, together with other treasures which I had brought back from the various countries. All of these he graciously deigned to accept, and, according to the custom, distributed them [among his men].