The Nāṣirī Generations 257.2.8

257.2.8

the Altun Khan attainable.” As the Chingiz Khan had posted for the purpose, gave Tamur-chi timely warning of their drawing near the mountain (range) of Mu-awand or Mu-awandur, at a spot called Holani Nukat, that is, the place where red canes or reeds grow. Notwithstanding the disparity of numbers, being sheltered by the hill skirt, he resolved to make a stand; and at last succeeded in beating off his pursuers. A great number of Karayats were slain and disabled, and Sangun—who is styled Shangun by some, but the three dots over the — seem over zeal on the part of the copyists—was wounded in the face by an arrow discharged at his father, whose person he shielded with his own.