The Rashīdī History 99.1.6

99.1.6

Having created Mirza Ali Taghai commander-in-chief, and appointed Muhammad Kirghiz, Amir of the Kirghiz, he sent them away. Just at this time Ali Mirak Barlas died, and was succeeded in the service of Rashid Sultan, by his son Muhammadi bin Ali Mirak Barlas; he also accompanied the expedition. Finally, at the insistence of my uncle, the Khan gave to Rashid Sultan one-third of all his regal possessions, whether in men, soldiers, money, tents, or felt dwellings [khirgah] and despatched him into Moghulistan. On the day of the departure of Rashid Sultan, [the Khan] sent to the haram for all his accoutrements, and said to me: "Fasten on his sword and quiver for him, and help him to mount his horse; it may be a good omen, and in the art of war he shall be your pupil." I performed this service, and the Khan himself, having stood up, repeated several times the Fatiha and then said: "Do not forget that it was Mirza Haidar who first fastened on your sword for you, and that you are his pupil; should any one ask you, whose pupil are you in the art of war, what answer will you make?" Rashid Sultan replied: "[I shall say] that I am the pupil of such a one." The Khán said: "He is my pupil." Having repeated this several times, and having once more recited the Fátiha, the Khan sent the party off.