The History of Mubārak Shāh 1.12

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The slaves of Sultan Firoz, the amirs, and other people of the city, also joined the prince. In the month of Rajab, 789 (July, Aug., 1387 A.D.), being fully prepared, the prince proceeded late one night, with a large body of men, to the house of Khan-i Jahan. When the Khan heard of their approach, he took Darya Khan, son of Zafar Khan, out of prison and put him to death. Then he came out with a few chosen followers, and was attacked by the prince. Being defeated, he fled to his house, and received a wound as he was entering. Unable to make further resistance, he again left his house with a few followers and fled into Mewat, where he sought refuge with Koka Chauhan, at Mahari. The prince plundered Khan-i Jahan's house of all its gold and wealth, and arms, horses and effects; he then returned with his followers to the palace. Next he caused Malik Bihzad Fath Khan, [and several other adherents of] Khan-i Jahan, to be brought to the palace and to be beheaded. When these proceedings were reported to the Sultan, he gave over his authority to Prince Muhammad Khan, and the maliks and amirs and slaves of Sultan Firoz, and the people in general, rallied round the prince. The Sultan was old and feeble, so of necessity he gave over to the prince the reins of government, with all the horses and elephants, wealth and state. He conferred upon him the title Nasiru-d din Muhammad Shah, and then he retired to his house to serve his God.