The History of Fīrūz Shāh (Baranī) 1.37

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He called his son to him in private, and made him take an oath that he would recover and secure the country of Bengal, and that he would not hold convivial parties, nor indulge in wine and dissipation. He then asked his son where he was lodging, and he replied in the palace of the old kings near the great bazar. Bughra Khan was also called Mahmud, and the Sultan said to him, "Mahmud, didst thou see?" The prince was surprised at the question, and made no answer. Again the king said, "Mahmud, didst thou see?" The prince was amazed, and knew not what answer to give. The Sultan repeated the question a third time, and then added, "You saw my punishments in the bazar?" The prince bowed and assented. The Sultan went on to say, "If ever designing and evil-minded persons should incite you to waver in your allegiance to Dehli, and to throw off its authority, then remember the vengeance which you have seen exacted in the bazar. Understand me and forget not, that if the governors of Hind or Sind, of Malwa or Gujarat, or Lakhnauti, or Sunar-ganw shall draw the sword and become rebels to the throne of Dehli, then such punishment as has fallen upon Tughril and his dependents will fall upon them, their wives and children, and all their adherents. Another day he spoke to his son in private before some of his principal associates [impressing upon him the responsibilities of his station, and warning him against pleasure and dissipation].