The History of Mubārak Shāh 8.7

8.7

Malik Allah-dad Lodi would not take any title himself, but obtained the title of Darya Khan for his brother. Malik Khunraj Mubarak Khani received the title of Ikbal Khan, and the fief of Hisar Firozah which he held was confirmed in his possession. All the amirs were favoured with great honours and rich gifts; and all men who held offices or fiefs, or villages or grants, or pensions, received confirmation, and even an increase of their possessions. The eldest son of Saiyid Salim was entitled Majlis-i 'Ali Saiyid Khan, and the younger one Shuja'u-l Mulk. Malik Madh 'Alam, his nephew, was entitled 'Alau-l Mulk, and Malik Ruknu-d din was called Nasiru-l Mulk. They also received golden girdles, and splendid head-dresses and fiefs. Maliku-sh Shark Haji Shudani was made governor of the capital. Having thus arranged for the administration of the kingdom, the Sultan determined on going to Multan. In the month of Rabi'u-l akhir, he encamped at the chautara of Mubarakabad, and gave orders to the amirs and maliks to make ready their forces and join him. Maliku-sh Shark ['Imadu-l Mulk] came and waited upon the Sultan. He received rich presents and great honours, and was confirmed in many dignities. Those amirs and maliks who delayed their coming [mis]. "Muhammad Shah, after visiting the holy men of Multan, and having left Khan-i Jahan there, returned to Dehli."