The Nāṣirī Generations 57.22

57.22

The year 653 H. opened. Something happened in the royal harem of which no one had accurate knowledge, but Katlagh Khan was directed to take charge of the government of Oudh, and thither he proceeded. At the same time the government of Bahraich was given to 'Imadu-d din Rihan. The success of Ulugh Khan shone forth with brilliant radiance, the garden of the world began to put forth leaf, and the key of divine mercy opened the doors of the hearts of men who had been driven into seclusion. Among these was the well-wisher of the State, and the partisan of Ulugh Khan, the writer of this book, Minhaj Siraj Juzjani. The censure of his adversaries, and the injustice of his foes, had forced him into retirement and had subjected him to distress and trouble; but now the kind influence of Ulugh Khan was exerted with the Sultan, and on Sunday, 6th Rabi'u-awwal, 653 H., the office of Kazi of the State and the seat of justice were given for the third time to the faithful and grateful writer of this history.