The Nāṣirī Generations 286.2.3

286.2.3

When they were about to place Mangu Khan on the throne, Barka, the Musalman, said: "The empire of the infidels hath departed, and the dominion of every pagan monarch who ascends the throne of sovereignty will not endure. If ye desire that the rule of Mangu shall continue, and be prolonged, let him pronounce the [Musalman] confession of faith, in order that his name may be inscribed in the register of the Islamis, and then let him ascend the throne." This was concurred in, and Mangu repeated the confession of faith. Then Barka, taking him by the arm, seated him on the throne; and all the Mughal rulers paid homage unto him, with the exception of the tribe and dependents and sons of Chaghatae, who began to act in a contumacious manner, and showed a rebellious spirit. They were desirous of acting in a perfidious manner, and of falling unexpectedly upon the camp of Mangu Khan, to capture him, and put him to death. They [the sons of Chaghatae] despatched confidential persons to the presence of Mangu Khan, saying: "When thou ascendest the throne we propose to come to thy presence for the purpose of tendering our congratulations and observing the custom of felicitation." With this pretence they issued forth from their place of abode, with a host of horsemen well organized and armed;