The Rashīdī History 237.5

237.5

The Guga people came and represented to us that Guga was the chief district of Tibet; they were willing to pay any capitation tax which I might impose, in accordance with the extent and wealth of the country; I therefore proceeded to Gugeh, where I arrived in two marches from Tamlik. I was received by the people in the most respectful, obedient, and hospitable way. After staying there three days, and fixing the levy at 3,000 Tibetan mithkals (one of which is equal to one and a half statute mithkal) I returned, and on the road heard of the dispersion [viran] of my army, which I will speak of immediately.