The Nāṣirī Generations 57.17

57.17

The reason of his return was this. The nobles and servants of the State were all Turks of pure origin and Táziks of good stock, but 'Imádu-d dín was an eunuch and impotent; he, moreover, belonged to one of the tribes of Hindustán. Notwithstanding all this he exercised authority over the heads of all these chiefs. They were disgusted with this state of affairs and could no longer endure it. They suffered so much from the hands of the bullies who were retained by 'Imadu-d dín, that for six months they could not leave their houses, nor could they even go to prayers on Fridays. How was it possible for Turks and Maliks, accustomed to power, rule, and warfare, to remain quiet under such ignominy? The chiefs of Hindustan, of Karra, Manikpur, Oudh and the upper country to Badáún, of Tabarhindh, Sanám, Samana, and the Siwálik Hills, sent to Ulugh Khan inviting him to return. Arslán Khan led an army out of Tabarhindh, Ban Khan came forth from Sanam and Mansurpur, and Ulugh Khán collected his forces in Nagor and the Siwálik hills. Malik Jalálu-d dín Mas'úd Shah bin Sultán joined them from Lahore, and they marched upon the capital.