History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c18.30

c18.30

When the royal order reached Khizr Khan he was taken aback. With a sad heart he surrendered all the insignia of royalty to Malik Hisāmuddīn and himself proceeded to Amroha. There was no peace of mind for him now. He could not make out why his father was so much incensed with him. Suddenly he decided to go back to Delhi and beg pardon for all his faults from the king. Day and night did he travel to reach the capital, writes the poet-historian Khusrau, and on his arrival there apologized to his father. 'Alāuddīn was extremely delighted to see his son beside him. He embraced him and pardoned him for all his shortcomings. Shamsul Haqq went to the royal *haram*, met his relations, and forgot his past privations.