حبیب السیر 2.1

2.1

In the Rauzatu-s Safá, written by an elegant pen, and over the illustrious author of which the mantle of forgiveness of sins has been thrown, it is written thus. At the commencement of the reign of Amir Subuktigin, an individual named Tughán held sway in the fort of Bust. A certain Baitúz, having put on the girdle of enmity, rebelled and drove him out of Bust. Tughán flew for protection to the Court of Subuktigin, and prayed for help. Having consented to pay a large sum of money, he promised that, if by the aid of the amir, he should again become the possessor of Bust, he would carry the saddle-cloth of service on his shoulder, and pay tribute; and that during his whole life he would never depart from the path of obedience. Subuktigin consented to his request, led his army to Bust, routed Baitúz with blows of the soul-burning sword and flame-kindling spear, and Tughán arrived at the seat of his power; but he neglected the promises which he had made to Amir Násiru-d din (Subuktigin), and displayed by his proceedings the banner of fraud and treachery. One day, while riding out in the midst of his suite, Amir Subuktigin harshly required him to fulfil the engagements into which he had entered. Tughán returned an improper answer, seized his sword, and wounded Subuktigin in the hand.