حبیب السیر 2.3

2.3

He suddenly appeared before that place, and its governor became the victim of the powerful decree of fate; but Amir Subuktigin, of his innate clemency and bounty, showed kindness towards him, and again made him governor of Kusdar, after fixing the sums of money which from the revenue of that country he should pay into the royal treasury. About that time, Amir Subuktigin formed the desire of fighting with the infidels of Hindustan; and brought several important parts of that country into the courtyard of obedience. Jaipal, who was then the greatest prince of Hindustan, fearing that he might lose the country which he had inherited from his ancestors, formed a large army, and directed his steps towards the country of the faithful. Amir Nasiru-d din Subuktigin came out to meet him, and a battle was fought most obstinate on both sides. In the middle of the heat of the battle, Amir Subuktigin ordered that they should throw a quantity of dirt into a fountain which was near the camp of Jaipal, the innate quality of the water of which was such that, when it became polluted with impurities, thunder and lightning flashed forth, and an overpowering frigidity followed. When they had done as Nasiru-d din had ordered, the nature of that water became fully apparent; for the Hindus were unable to resist any longer, and sent messengers to Subuktigin, offering ransom and tribute. Amir Nasiru-d din was willing to consent to reconciliation;