History of Orissa from the Earliest Times to the British Period v1.c29.16

v1.c29.16

"It had nearly arrived at that stage that the face of victory was reflected in the mirrors of the desires of the royal troops, when suddenly the commander of the fortress cried for quarter. The Sulṭān in his exceeding mercy and kindness took pity on these unfortunate people, pardoned their offences and gave them a written promise of quarter. The governor of the fortress riding on an elephant of gigantic size went to pay his respects to the Sulṭān. He made his obeisance and was enrolled among the Turki, Tilangi and Habshī slaves.