The Nāṣirī Generations 165.3

165.3

The requests and solicitations of Sultan Baha-ud-Din, Sam, were continuous and unremitting. The reason of this was, that, during the time of [his father] Malik Shams-ud-Din, Muhammad, the Maulana proceeded from Ghaznin towards Bamian, and, at that period, Baha-ud-Din, Sam, held charge of the district of Balarwan. He paid his respects to the Maulana, and sought to retain him, and showed him great respect and veneration ; and he had both seen and heard his soul-inspiring discourse, and his heart-expanding conversation, and the pleasure he had derived therefrom remained impressed upon his royal mind, and he was desirous of enjoying all the delicacies of the benefits of the Maulana’s conversation When Baha-ud-Din, Sam, reached the throne of sovereignty of Bamian, he sent for the Maulana repeatedly, and charged him with the administration of all the offices connected with the law, and sent him his private signet-ring.