The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.25

7.25

The Sultan, when he heard of this, was much affected, and started for Tabarhindh. He arrived at Sarsuti, where the amirs and maliks of those parts joined the royal standard. Pulad had made many preparations for the siege, and had strengthened himself in the fort. Majlis-i 'Ali Zirak Khan, Malik Kalu, keeper of the elephants, Islam Khan and Kamal Khan invested the fort. Maliku-sh Shark 'Imadu-l Mulk, amir of Multan, was summoned to come from Multan and advise upon the suppression of Pulad's rebellion. In the month of Zi-l hijja, 'Imadu-l Mulk left his army in Multan, and proceeded hastily to Sarsuti with a small party, where he was admitted to an interview. But before this, Pulad had said to himself that he could depend upon the promise and protection of 'Imadu-l Mulk, and that if through him he could gain his object, he (Pulad) would return to his obedience, and would hope for the honour of being received into the royal presence. 'Imadu-l Mulk was sent forward to Tabarhindh to excite his expectations. Pulad came out of the fort, and had an interview with 'Imadu-l Mulk and Malik Kalu in front of the gate. "Pulad, however, talked and made statements, but determined to persevere in his revolt. So 'Imadu-l Mulk returned unsuccessful. In the month of Safar, the Sultan ordered 'Imadu-l Mulk back to Multan, and he himself returned to Dehli. "The Sultan left Islám Khán, Kamál Khán, and Rái Fíroz Main to carry on the siege of Tabarhindh.