The History of Fīrūz Shāh (ʿAfīf) 25: Seventh Mukaddama. — Interview of the Sultán with the preceptor of the Author at Hánsí.

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Sultán Fíroz proceeded from Hisár Fírozah to Hánsí, in order to have an interview with the author's preceptor, Núru-d dín, who had succeeded to the spiritual supremacy (sijjáda) lately vacated by the death of Kutbu-d dín. [The Sultán's object was to induce the Shaikh to remove to Hisár Fírozah, but he declined, because Hánsí had been the home of his ancestors and the abode of his predecessors.] In these latter days the accursed (Mughals) have captured the city of Dehlí and have plundered and laid waste the possessions of Musulmáns; but through the protection of the Shaikh, the town of Hánsí remained in safety, and the people of Hisár Fírozah, who there took refuge, also found security.