The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c12.44

v1.c12.44

had been fortunate, in so far as he had found by accident hidden treasures, which gave him much influence and power. In consequence the last of this Tibetan house, after it had held the royal power for so long a period let it by degree slip from his hands. Besides Lagatūrmān had bad manners and a worse behaviour, on account of which people complained of him greatly to the Vazīr. Now the Vazīr put him in chains and imprisoned him for correction, but then he himself found ruling sweet, his riches enabled him to carry out his plans, and so he occupied the royal throne.''¹