History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c11.113

c11.113

⁶⁶ Khusrau says that Malik Naik was a Hindu. Baranī also names the commander as Malik Naik. 'Isāmī incorrectly reads Malik Nanak. 'Alāuddīn had a *paik* Manik by name who had saved him at the time of Ikat Khan's assault (*Baranī* p. 273). But the general who fought the Mughals was surely Malik Naik as mentioned by two contemporary authorities Barani and Khusrau. Ferishtah says that Malik Naib and Malik Tughlaq were sent.