The Nāṣirī Generations 187.1.9

187.1.9

The Rae replied, saying : Is there any token given in your books with respect to this man who is to subdue our country?” They replied : “The indication of him is this, that, when he stands upright on his two feet, and lets down his two hands, his hands will reach beyond the point of his knees in such wise that the fingers will touch the calves of his legs.” The Rae answered: “It is advisable that trustworthy persons should be despatched in order that they may, in a proper manner, investigate those peculiar characteristics.” In accordance with the Rae’s command, they sent trustworthy persons, and they made investigation respecting this matter, and, in the external form and figure of Muhammad-i-Bakht-yar, those characteristics they found.