The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.216
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.216
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Nizām-ul-Mulk, to commemorate his victory, gave Shakarkhelda the name of Fathkhelda, or "village of victory", and it is still known indiscriminately by either name. He sent the severed head of his opponent, in bitter irony, to court, as that of a rebel, and tendered to the emperor his humble congratulations on the victory which had attended his arms.