History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c18.14

c18.14

Khizr Khan, however, could not forget his object of love. He kept away from his wife and used to meet Deval secretly. His health began to deteriorate and Māhrū grew anxious about her son. Thinking it advisable not to risk the life of her son for the sake of her brother’s daughter, Malka-i- Jahān obtained 'Alāuddīn's permission to marry Khizr Khān to Deval Devī.