Tarikh-i Daʾudi 11.1.4

11.1.4

When Islám Sháh received intimation of the secret disposition of the nobles, he marched from Kálinjar towards Ágra. Whilst he was on the road, Khawás Khán also came from hmjdgír to pay his respects. A grand festival was given to celebrate Islám Sháh's accession to the throne; after which he proceeded by uninterrupted marches to Agra, the seat of government, and took possession of the throne. Islám Sháh, being a monarch of vindictive disposition, wrote to his elder brother, saying, "Because I was near, and you were distant, to prevent disorder in the affairs of the State, I have taken charge of the army until your arrival. I have nothing to do but obey you, and attend to your orders." He feigned to wish to gratify his affection by a personal interview with his brother. 'Ádil Khán wrote in reply to Islám Sháh, saying, "If these four persons, viz. Kutb Khán the náib, 'Ísá Khán Níází, Jalál Khán Jálú, and Khawás Khán, come and insure my safety, I will proceed to visit you." 'Ádil Khán wrote thus to these four nobles, "I leave myself to your guidance. What is your advice? Ought I to go, or remain?" Islám Sháh sent all of these nobles to his brother; and after removing his fears for his safety by oaths and protestations, they promised him that he should be permitted to depart after the first interview, and that he should be allowed to choose any jágír in Hindústán which suited him. 'Ádil Khán went, accompanied by the nobles, to see his brother.