The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c12.42

v1.c12.42

“The Hindus had kings residing in Kābul, Turks were said to be of Tibetan origin. The first of them, Barhatakīn, came into the country and entered a cave in Kābul . . . . . ; he brought these countries under his sway and ruled them under the title of a *Shāhia of Kābul*. The rule remained among his descendants for generations, the number of which is said to be about sixty. Unfortunately the Hindus do not pay much attention to the historical order of things, they are very careless in relating the chronological succession of their kings, and when they are pressed for information they are at a loss, and not knowing what to say, invariably take to tale-telling…….I have been told that the pedigree of this royal family, written on silk, exists in the fortress Nagarkot,³ and I much desired to make myself acquainted with it, but the thing was impossible for various reasons. One of this series of kings was Kanik, the same who is said to have built the *vihāra* (Buddhistic monastery) of Purushāvar. It is called after him *Kanik-caitya*………………. The last king of this race was *Lagatūrmān*, and his Vazīr was Kallār, a Brahman. The latter