The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.269
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.269
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During the early years of his reign ‘Alā-ud-dīn was ably and faithfully served by four men, his brother Ulugh Khān, Nusrat Khān, who was rewarded for his services at Deogīr with the post of minister, Zafar Khān, who had served him well at Kara, and Alp Khān of Multān. ‘Alā-ul-Mulk, his faithful lieutenant at Kara, received the post of *Kotwāl* of Delhi, being now too gross for more active employment.