The Nāṣirī Generations 183.2.8

183.2.8

and this last he would in all probability have chosen by the direct route of Pali and Sirhoi, keeping Abu on his left. Nadul, where, as at Pali, are the remains of ancient forts, lies about twenty-five miles or more south of Pali, but off the direct line of route by Sirhoi; but it must also be mentioned that there are places named Palri and Bhagoni close to the hills nearer to Sirhoi, and a Ruira still nearer Abu. Firishtah does not appear to have taken his account from the Taj-ul-Ma’asir in this instance, as the two names he gives may be either Hutali or Dhutali and Bazul or Barul, or Rahi and Bartuki and Nuzul or Nadul, as above] he found those places abandoned — thus tending to show that they were in the lower and less tenable parts — and the enemy under two leaders, one of whom is styled Rae Karan [Kurnah, probably] in the Taj-ul-Ma’asir, and Ursi Sam, attained martyrdom Sultan Ghiyas-ud-Din, Mahmud permanently acquired by the Musalmans until long after.] Promotions and favours were conferred upon the Muhammadan chiefs, and even the poor and needy [Musalmans] of Dihli shared in Kutb-ud-Din's bounty and munificence. No other operation is mentioned from this time to the year 599 H., a period of nearly six years; and it is somewhat surprising to find the Musalmans in India so quiet for such a length of time.