The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.37

7.37

so as Kamalu-l Mulk had shown himself in all his duties to be trustworthy, capable and loyal, the diwan-i ashraf was transferred to him, and the office of wazir only was confirmed to Sarwaru-l Mulk. They were both ordered to carry on the affairs of the State in concert, but they acted falsely to each other. [Kamalu-d din was the more competent man], so the government officials consulted him about their affairs. Sarwaru-l Mulk's thoughts were now turned towards blood. His deprivation of the fief of Dibalpur had rankled like a thorn in his heart, and his mind was now set upon effecting some revolution in the State. Some villainous infidels, such as the sons of Kangu and Kajwi Khatri, whose families, from the days of their ancestors, had been patronized and protected by the royal house, and who had become masters of many servants and followers and much territory and power; some treacherous Musulmans also, Miran Sahib, deputy of the 'ariz-i mamalik, Kazi 'Abdu-s Samad Khan Hajib and others, conspired with Sarwaru-l Mulk, and were intent upon their design [of killing the Sultan]. They did not find an opportunity, but no fear of God or shame of man restrained their hands from this wicked and senseless deed. The Sultan had determined to build a city on the banks of the Jumna, and on the 17th Rabi'u-l awwal, 837 H. (31st October, 1433), he laid the foundation of a city at Kharababad. The name given to that ill-omened city was Mubarakabad.