[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate) › [Tārīkh-i Dāʾūdī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi) › [Tarikh-i Daudi of 'Abdu-lla (extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot) › 3.1.6 # Tarikh-i Daʾudi 3.1.6 Táríkh-i Dáúdí of 'Abdu-lla (extracts) 3.1.6 - **Language:** English ### [3.1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot.3.1.6) The Shaikh went to the Prince with the farmán in his hand, and on the Prince's inquiring if all went well, he answered that it did, inasmuch as Sultán Bahlol had himself made over the regal power to the Prince. The Prince asked why he spoke in that way. He answered, "Look at this farmán which he has written and sent." The Prince opened it, and found that its contents were to the effect that if he possessed the courage and power, he should take possession of Tatár Khán's lands. The Sultán said, "O Khwájagi, they have given us a strange sort of kingdom." The Khwájagi observed: "A kingdom is not to be gained easily. If you can perform what has been ordered, you are certain to succeed to the throne. The King commands you to take the management of important business, which he ought to transact himself; and by so doing he hints to you that he intends you to succeed him." "Well," said the Prince, "what must I do then?" He replied, "Arise, and try your fortune! As it is said in this verse: No one receives a land as his heritage, Unless he arms each of his hands with a sword!" - [Previous: 3.1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot.3.1.5) - [Next: 3.1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot.3.1.7) - [Up: 3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot.3.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot.3.1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sultanate.tarikh-i-daudi~en-elliot.3.1.6) · Pramāṇa