The Memoirs of Jahāngīr (Jahāngīrnāma) 29.8.7

29.8.7

At this time ‘Ali Muhammad, s. ‘Ali Ray, ruler of Tibet, by his father’s order came to Court, and had the good fortune to pay his respects. It was clear that ‘Ali Ray had a great affection for and attachment to this son, and held him dearer than his other children. He wished to make him his successor, and he was consequently envied by his brothers, and disputes arose between them. Abdal, s. ‘Ali Ray, who was the eldest of his children, through this jealousy sought the patronage of the Khan of Kashghar and made him his protector, so that when ‘Ali Ray, who was very old and decrepit, should die, he might, under the protection of the Wali of Kashghar, become ruler of Tibet. ‘Ali Ray, suspecting that the brothers might attack ‘Ali Muhammad, and a disturbance might arise in his country, sent him to Court, his desire being that he might be attached to this Court, and his affairs might prosper by service to and kindness shown by the Court.