The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c14.68

v4.c14.68

It was not only the old nobles of Sher Shāh’s court who were harassed by persecution. In an attempt made on the king’s life at this time his assailant was overpowered and slain, but the sword with which he was armed was found to be one which Islām Shāh had himself presented to Iqbāl Khān, an infantry soldier whom he had ennobled. Iqbāl Khān’s complicity was not fully proved, and his life was spared, but he was again reduced to the condition of a private soldier.