History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c5.51

c5.51

Thus the resolve of murder was an eleventh hour decision. But once the crime was commited 'Alāuddīn never regretted having done it. It may be said to his credit that he never justified his action against his uncle as shamelessly as Aurangzeb did against his father. He simply wanted the people to forget it. Baranī openly condemns the act; Khusrau does not dilate upon it.