The Nāṣirī Generations 109.5

109.5

The troops of Islam having gained such a victory, at once appeared before the gate of Misr. The Wazir of Misr, who was named Sha-ur, performed the ceremonies of going to receive them ; but, as soon as the sight of that victorious Sultan Salah-ud-Din, fell upon him, he, in the presence of Malik Asad-ud-Din, with his own august hand, struck off with his sword the wretched head from that accursed one's body. The whole of the people of Misr and the forces of Sham agreed together, with one accord, to raise Malik Asad-ud-Din to the sovereignty ; and he became sovereign of Misr accordingly, and obtained the throne of that country. The ’Alawis of Misr, without molestation or impediment, were placed in seclusion, and the Khutbah was read for them in the same manner as before. The news of this success was despatched to Sham ; and the territory of Misr, together with its coasts and confines, was taken possession of by Malik Asad-ud-Din, who resided there for a considerable time ; and he died.