[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Kashmir](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir) › [Tārīkh-i Rashīdī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi) › [The Tarikh-i-Rashidi (Elias, Ross)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross) › 67 # The Rashīdī History 67: CHAPTER XLII. · ARRIVAL OF YUNUS KHAN IN MOGHULISTAN. The Tarikh-i-Rashidi (Elias, Ross) 67 - **Language:** English ### [67](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.67) I HAVE already shown that in Moghulistan, each Amir had fortified himself where he happened to be. After this demonstration of contumacy, and the murder of Timur Uighur, Isan Bugha had withdrawn to Aksu. When Yunus Khan arrived in Moghulistan, the first of the Amirs to join him was Mir Karim Bardi; and after him, Kunji, together with several of the dispersed Moghuls, entered the Khan's service. The Khan then married the daughter of Mir Pir Haji Kunji, who was at that time an Amir Tuman of the Kunji \[clan\] and enjoyed absolute authority. Her name was Isan Daulat Begum. By her the Khan had three sons, each of whom will be spoken of in his proper place. Of the Begjik Amirs in Issigh Kul, Mir Pir Hakk Bardi had died, and had been succeeded by his nephew Mir Ibrahim, who also came and attached himself to the Khan. All these Amirs offered their services to the Khan, but as they had for so long a time been acting independently, and each one for himself, they did not fulfil their duties, or offer the Khan fitting allegiance. Nevertheless, he humoured them in every way possible. When some years had passed in this manner, the Khan set out against Kashghar. Amir Sayyid Ali was now grown very old, so that he could no longer sit on horseback. He sent a messenger \[to ask help\] of Isan Bugha Khan, and meanwhile fortified himself in the citadel of Kashghar. Isan Bugha Khan happened, at the time, to be in Yulduz of Moghulistan, which is on the eastern side of his dominions. When the message reached him, he immediately collected a large army, which numbered 60,000 men; with this force he marched from Yulduz, and arrived at Kashghar eleven days later. Only 6,000 men were with him, the others were still on the road \[so great had been the rapidity of his march\]. He was then joined by the Amir with 30,000 men. A battle was fought at Khwan-i-Salar, which is about three farsakhs from Kashghar in the direction of Aksu. The fight was fiercely maintained, but finally Isan Bugha Khan and Amir Sayyid Ali were victorious. \[Yunus\] Khan was compelled to take flight, while his wives and family fell into the hands of Amir Sayyid Ali. At that time Mihr-i-Nigar Khanim, the eldest child of Yunus Khan, by Isan Daulat Begum, was still at the breast. They were supplied with necessaries and sent after the Khan. When Yunus Khan reached Moghulistan, he was deserted by his followers, and finding it was impossible to remain in that country, he left it and proceeded to Khorasan, where he presented himself before Mirza Sultan Abu Said. But the Khan was in such a state of destitution, that he could find nothing to offer as a present \[pishkash\] to the Mirza. So the Khan said to Buyan Kuli, who was one of his most devoted servants: "I am going to give you as a slave to the Mirza, by way of a 'pishkash.'" And as the man offered no objection, the Khan presented him to the Mirza, and entreated the Mirza, saying: "You must give me some country \[vilayat\] as a possession, so that I may inspire the Moghuls with confidence." The Mirza gave him Yatikand, which is on the confines of Andijan. When the hour of the Khan's departure arrived, Buyan Kuli began to weep. The Mirza questioned him as to the cause of his tears. Having told his story, the Mirza took pity on him, and supplying him with a horse and provisions, sent him along with the Khan. On re-entering Moghulistan, the Khan was once more joined by his scattered adherents. At this time Amir Sayyid Ali died in Kashghar. On the dome of the mausoleum of Amir Sayyid Ali, which is in Kashghar, is written the date 862. Yunus Khan was relieved of much anxiety by the death of the Amir. - [Previous: 66](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.66) - [Next: 68](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.68) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.67](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.67) · Pramāṇa