The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.5.7

3.5.7

When Shadi came to Sher Khan, and delivered at full length Muhammad Khan's message, Sher Khan replied:—"Do you, Shadi Khan, tell the Khan from me, that this is not the Roh country that I should share equally with my brothers. The country of India is completely at the disposal of the king, nor has any one else any share in it, nor is there any regard to elder or younger, or to kindred. Sikandar Lodi thus decided: 'If any noble dies, whatever money or other effects he may leave should be divided among his heirs according to the laws of inheritance; but his office and his jagirs and his military retinue let him confer on whichever of the sons he thinks most able; and in these no one else has a right to share, nor is any remedy open to them.' Whatever goods and money my father left, Sulaiman with my brothers appropriated before he sought refuge with you. Hitherto, out of regard for my relationship to you, I have said nothing; but whenever he may quit you, I shall reclaim my share of my patrimonial inheritance from him. The jagir and office were conferred on me by Sultan Ibrahim; in them no one has any share. But I said to my brothers, 'The jagirs which you enjoyed in my father's lifetime I will continue, nay increase to you; but no one can participate in my office.' It does not become you to say, 'Give up Tanda and Malhu to Sulaiman.' I will not willingly yield them. If you take them by force, and give them to him, it is in your power to do so. I have not another word to say."