The History of Fīrūz Shāh (Baranī) 4.9

4.9

When the Sultán returned from Badáún after the suppression of the rebellion of Malik Chhajú, he bestowed Karra on 'Aláu-d dín his nephew (brother's son) and son in law, whom he had brought up. 'Aláu-d dín proceeded to his territory, and in the same year he found there many of the officers and friends of Malik Chhajú who had taken part in his rebellion. Them he set free and took into his service. These disaffected persons began at once to suggest to 'Aláu-d dín, that it was quite possible to raise and equip a large force in Karra, and through Karra to obtain Dehlí. Money only was needed: but for want of that Malik Chhajú would have succeeded. Get only plenty of money, and the acquisition of Dehlí would be easy. 'Aláu-d dín was at variance with his mother in law, Malika-i Jahán, wife of Sultán Jalálu-d dín, and also with his wife, so he was anxious to get away from them. The crafty suggestions of the Karra rebels made a lodgment in his brain, and, from the very first year of his occupation of that territory, he began to follow up his design of proceeding to some distant quarter and amassing money. To this end he was constantly making inquiries about other countries from travellers and men of experience. On the Sultán's returning to Kílu-gharí, public rejoicings were held * * * after which he devoted himself assiduously to the business of his kingdom.