The Nāṣirī Generations 199.3

199.3

At this period, the author determined to undertake a proposed journey to Lakhanawati, and, on Friday, the 9th of the month of Rajab, 640 H., he quitted Dihli. In the territory of Buda'un, Malik Taj-ud-Din, Sanjar-i-Kik-luk, and, in Awadh, Malik Kamr-ud-Din, Kir-an-i-Tamur Khan, showed him abundant kindness — Almighty God immerse the both of them in forgiveness! At this time, Malik ’Izz-ud-Din, Tughril-i-Tughan Khan, the feudatory of Lakhanawati, advanced to the frontiers of Karah with troops and vessels, and the author joined him from Awadh. Malik ’Izz-ud-Din returned again to Lakhanawati, and the writer went along with him thither, and, on Sunday, the 17th of the month of Zi-Hijjah, reached the Lakhanawati territory. The writer left all his children, family, and dependents, in Awadh, and, subsequently, confidential persons were sent, and his family [and children] were removed to Lakhanawati. From Malik Tughril-i-Tughan Khan the author experienced the utmost generosity, and received innumerable gifts — the Almighty reward him! — and he remained in the territory of Lakhanawati for a period of two years.