The History of Mubārak Shāh 2.1

2.1

This Sultan, with the concurrence of several of the amirs and maliks and servants of the late Sultan, took his seat upon the throne in the palace at Firozdbdd, on the day of his predecessor's death, and took the title of Sultan Ghiyasu-d din. Malik-zada Firoz, son of Malik Taju-d din, was made wazir, and was honoured with the title Khan-i Jahan. Khudawand-zada Ghiyasu-d din Turmuzi was placed over the armoury. Firoz 'Ali was taken out of prison, and his father's office of sar-jandar was conferred upon him. The fief of Gujarat was granted to Malik Mufarrih Sultani, who held it under the late Sultan. The various other fiefs and appointments were confirmed to the holders. Malik Firoz 'Ali and Bahadur Nahir were sent with a considerable force against Prince Muhammad Khan. The amirs of the fiefs (iktd's), such as Sultan Amir Shah of Samana, Rai Kamalu-d din and others, were sent along with them. In the month of Shawwal the army entered the mountains of Sirmor, and Prince Muhammad Khan retired to the top of the mountains by hostile roads, till he reached the fort of Baknari. The royal army also entered the mountains, and when it reached the valley (darra) of Baknari, some little fighting followed, but the place being strong, the prince was not subdued. From thence he ascended the mountains and went towards Sakhet. (The royal army) then marched from Baknari to the town of Arbi, and encamped in the darra of Arbi, near to the station (chautara) of Kimar.