التاريخ اليميني 26: Extract from the Sharh-i Tarikhi Yamini. · The Conquest of Mathura and Kanauj.
Tárikh Yamíní (extracts) 26
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Mathura: The proper way of pronouncing this word is "Maharrah." Some people say this is the fifth conjugation of "harir," on account of the Hindus chanting their prayers in that city. In some copies it is written "Mahrah," and in others "Mahharah."
Kanauj: The proper way of pronouncing this word is "Kinnauj," with the last letter but slightly enunciated.
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Sihun and Jelam: The last name is spelt "Jailam," it is a city in Hind.
Chinab: The proper way of spelling the word is "Chanduraha." It is the name of a place in the country of Hind.
Ravi: The correct mode of writing this word is "Airan," but in some copies it is written "Iraya."
Biyas: The correct mode of spelling this name is "Biyat."
Sutlej: This should be written "Shataludr." It is the name of a province in Hind. But I have ascertained from well-informed people that it should be "Sataludr," not "Shataludr."
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Janki: This should be written "Chanki," one of the names current in Hind.
Sanbal: This should be written "Samalhi," another name current in Hind.
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Jamna: This should be written "Jaun," the name of a river in Hind.
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Baran: The mode of writing this name is "Barbah;" but in some copies it is "Barnah." It is a city among the cities of Hind.
Hardat: This is written "Hurdiz;" but in some copies it is represented as "Hurdib."
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