The Nāṣirī Generations 183.3.6

183.3.6

From Kalinjar Kutb-ud-Din marched to the city of Mahobah, the capital of the territory of Kalpi, which he took possession of, and returned to Dihli by way of Buda’un, one of the chief cities of Hind, which he also occupied. [It is not Firishtah who places “Bada’un between the Ganges and the Jamna” (see Elliot, India, vol. ii., page 232, note 1), but Dow and Briggs, who misinterpret him.] It was whilst in this part that Muhammad, son of Bakht-yar, the Khalj, is said to have presented himself in Kutb-ud-Din’s presence,—not from Awadh and Bihar, but from Adwand-Bihar, noticed in the account of that chief farther on—bearing rich presents in jewels and coin of various descriptions; but this certainly took place ten years before 599 H. He was received with great distinction, as his fame had extended over Hind and Sind. When he was admitted to an audience to take leave, he received a robe of honour, a standard, and other insignia, as will be found mentioned in the account of him at page 548. a canopy of state to Malik Kutb-ud-Din, and conferred on him the title of Sultan; and, in the year 602 H., he determined to proceed from Dihli to the royal presence in Lohor; and, on Tuesday, the 17th of the month, Zi- Ka'dah, of that same year, he ascended the throne in the royal Kasr of Lohor.