The Nāṣirī Generations 288.3.4

288.3.4

Before setting out into those parts, he had despatched the Nu-yin, Taghachar, with a numerous army, by way of the great river called Ma'an Ling wara-un-Nahr, in a very short space of time — less than that he might reduce to submission the fortified cities of Fang-ching — the words are without points, and may be meant for Mang-ching — and Mang-Fun. Taghachar reached the foot of that fortress [the last mentioned place], and invested it for a week, but, during that time, having obtained no sign of success, he marched away, and returned to his own urdus. Mangu Ka’an was excessively wroth at this proceeding, and vowed he would punish Taghachar in such a way that others should take example therefrom, but he did not live to do so.