The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.1.4

3.1.4

Kalu Khan, chief of the Mahmud-khail, of the family of Sahu-khail Bahloli, was wounded in the engagement above mentioned, and Sultan Bahlol sent him a present of money by way of recompense; but he refused it, saying, "I did not come here to sell my wounds." At the same time, many of the chiefs of name besought the king for leave to depart. The king entreated them to remain, but they said:—"We came on this occasion to succour and assist you, to save the reputation and honour of your women. Dismiss us now we entreat of you, hereafter we will again return to your service." The king loaded them with presents of money and goods of all kinds, beyond their utmost expectations, and provided them with everything they could possibly want. Such Afghans as chose to remain in his service he ennobled, and gave them jagirs to their full content. Kalu Khan, however, said:—"Your Majesty must excuse my declining to accept anything, as I did not come to this country from any worldly motives."