The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c24.76

v3.c24.76

Ādam Khān now remained at Srīnagar with his father for six years, participating largely in the administration of the kingdom. He slew many of the adherents of his fugitive brother and persecuted their families. At this period Kashmīr suffered from a severe famine, and the king was obliged temporarily to reduce the land tax, in some districts to one-fourth and in others to one-seventh of its normal amount.