The History of Shāhjahān (ʿInāyat Khān) 30.4

30.4

Kutbu-l Mulk, on learning this news, started off his children to Golkonda, which is situated at a distance of three kos from Haidarabad, and where, owing to the impregnability of the position, he was in the habit of depositing his secret hoards of treasure; and he followed them shortly after himself. Whatever gems and jewelry, gold and silver articles, and cash he possessed, he likewise removed to the fort of Golkonda; and other property, such as various kinds of carpets, porcelain, etc., he made over to the chief of his confidential servants, and deputed him to contend with the royal forces.