Tarikh-i Daʾudi 11.5.1

11.5.1

When Islám Sháh saw that his wife had followed her own foolish opinion, he despaired, and said, "You know best—Your son is in great danger from Mubáriz Khán, and you will in the end understand what I have just said." Saying this, he left the apartment, and ordered the Gwálior captives to be punished in the following way. He directed them to be placed in a building filled with gunpowder, which was then to be fired. This was done in the manner commanded by His Majesty. All the prisoners were blown into the air, and their limbs scattered, with the exception of Kamal Khan Ghakkar, who was seated in a corner of the dwelling, and who was preserved by the favour of the Almighty. When Islam Shah was told of this wonderful circumstance, Kamal Khan was brought from that place into the presence by the royal command, and an oath was administered to him that he would in future be a loyal subject, and only think how he could best benefit His Majesty's service. Kamal Khan consented to everything that Islam Shah said, and was set at liberty. After this, Islam Shah advanced Kamal Khan Ghakkar, and in a short time made him one of the chief grandees, appointed him to perform special and important services, and exalted and made him joyful by heaping royal favours on his head. His prosperity and dignity were vastly increased.