History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c2.s1.53

c2.s1.53

⁵⁰ According to Yahya, three days after Sīdī's death a pit 10 yards (gaz) long and three yards wide was dug out and a great fire kindled for the purpose of throwing into it the remaining adherents of the Maula. But Arkali Khān interposed on their behalf and they were released. *T.M.S.* p. 67. It is quite probable. Arkalī's staunch enemy having been executed no useful purpose could have been served by killing his followers.