History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c6.30

c6.30

To commemorate the auspicious occasion liberal gifts were bestowed upon the people at large, and for some time wine and beauty and music and mirth became the order of the day. Pavilions were erected in the bazārs and wine, soft drinks and pān were distributed free. The army was given six months' salary as a reward, the Shaikh and 'ulama were awarded gratuities, and all high and low partook of the royal bounty. Such a lavish distribution of wealth and unstinted generosity helped the people to forget the assassination of the late king.¹⁷