History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c5.25

c5.25

Meanwhile 'rains began to descend from the heavens.' 'Alāuddīn sent another deceitful letter, this time to his brother Almās Beg who held the post of Akhūrbeg at the court. In that he wrote that he had been disobedient and disloyal to the king and was so mortified at his action that he might put an end to his life any moment. He also said that his fears could only be allayed if the Sultan himself came to Kara alone and fetched him to the court. Almās Beg at once handed over the letter to the Sultan, who was overcome with grief at the unnecessary fears of his nephew and son-in-law.¹¹ Jalāluddīn immediately despatched Almās Beg to Kara to comfort 'Alāuddīn and promised to follow him soon. Almās Beg reached Kara in a week's time and on his arrival 'Alāuddīn ordered drums of joy to be beaten.¹²