The History of Mubārak Shāh 8.10

8.10

"In 845 (1441 A.D.), the Sultan went to Samana. He conferred upon Bahlol Khan the country of Dibalpur and Lahor, and sent him against Jasrath Khokhar. Then the Sultan returned to Dehli. Jasrath made peace with "Bahlol Khán, and flattered him with hopes of the throne of Dehli. Aspirations of sovereignty now inspired Bahlol Khan and he became intent on forming a party. He called together the Afghans from all parts around, and enlisted them, so that in a short time he assembled a large force. He also took possession of all the surrounding parganas. On a slight pretence he declared war against Sultan Muhammad Shah, and marched against Dehli in great force, and besieged it for some time, but was eventually obliged to fall back unsuccessful. The business of the State day by day fell into greater confusion, and affairs came to such a pass that there were amirs at twenty kos from Dehli who shook off their allegiance, and made pretensions to independence. At length, in the year 849 (1445, A.D.), Sultan Muhammad Shah died, after a reign of ten years and some months.