History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c20.s1.23

c20.s1.23

After the assassination of Malik Naib, Mubarak Khān was brought out of confinement and appointed Regent to Shihāb-buddīn. By his devotion to duty and attention to the affairs of the state, Mubarak won the barons over to his side. No sooner than his position was made secure he blinded Shihāb-uddīn and sent him to Gwalior two months after his assumption of regency.¹⁷ He also crushed the power of the paiks who had slain Malik Naib and on that account had become arrogant and proud. They openly boasted of having brought about the death of Malik Kāfūr and the accession of Qutbud-dīn. As such they expected preferential treatment from the Regent and the nobles. Soon after Qutbuddīn ascended the throne he ordered the execution of Mubshar and Bashīr. The other contumacious paiks were also taken to different places and beheaded.