The Nāṣirī Generations 169.4

169.4

Bahram Shah's horsemen set out in pursuit of him, until they discovered him in the precincts of Sang-i-Surakh [the Perforated Rock or Stone]. Sultan Suri, with the few followers that were along with him, joined battle with Bahram Shah's cavalry, and fought and opposed them as long as it was possible so to do; and, when compelled to fight on foot, they took shelter on the hill [side]. It was impossible to surround the Sultan, his Wazir, and his own followers, whilst an arrow remained in their quivers. When not an arrow remained in their quivers, Bahram Shah's troops, by [entering into] stipulation, and pledging the right hand, seized them, and secured them When they reached the gate [one of the gates?] of the city [of Ghaznin], two camels were brought, and Sultan Suri was seated upon one, and his Wazir, Sayyid Majd-ud-Din, Musawi, was placed on the other, and they were both publicly exposed about the streets of Ghaznin. and, from the house-tops, dust, ashes, and excrement were launched seizing him into execution. The Ghoory Prince advanced, but was instantly surrounded by the troops of Ghizny, and taken prisoner, while Beiram in person put the forces of Ghoor to flight. The unhappy captive had his blackened, and was seated astride on a bullock, with his face towards the tail, . . . When this news reached the ears of his brother Alla-ood-Deen, he burnt with fury, and, having determined to take revenge, invaded Ghizny.” — Vol. i. pages 151-2.