The History of Mubārak Shāh 5.1

5.1

"On the death of Sultan 'Alau-d din, otherwise known as Humayun Khan, several of the nobles, such as Ghalib Khan of Samana, Rai Kamal Main, Mubarak Khan, Malajun (?) Khawass Khan governor of Indri and Karnal, were about to leave the city and proceed to their respective territories, without taking leave of [Prince] Mahmud Shah. But Khan-i Jahan heard of their intention, and encouraged them to return to the city. On the 20th Jumada-l awwal, by the efforts of the amirs and maliks, and great men, Prince Mahmud was placed upon the throne in the Humayun palace," and the title Sultan Nasiru-d din Mahmud Shah was given to him. The office of wazir was confirmed to Khwaja-i Jahan, Mukarrabu-l Mulk became Mukarrab Khan, and was named heir-apparent of the Sultan. 'Abdu-r Rashid Sultani was entitled Sa'dat Khan, and received the office of Barbak. Malik Sarang was created Sarang Khan, and received the fief of Dibalpur. Malik Daulat Yar, the dabir (secretary), was created Daulat Khan, and received the office of 'Imadu-l mulk and 'ariz of the State. Through the turbulence of the base infidels, the affairs of the fiefs of Hindustan had fallen into confusion, so Khwaja-i Jahan received the title of Maliku-sh Shark (King of the East); and the administration of all Hindustan, from Kanauj to Bihar, was placed in his charge. In the month of Rajab, 796 H., he proceeded to Hindustan with twenty elephants;