History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c22.76

v2.c22.76

The most renowned victim of the day, however, was Rustam Khan, surnamed Firuz Jang, the hero of the Uzbak and Persian wars, and the main prop of Dara’s power. Muhammad Salih, the *diwan* of Dara, two sons of Ali Mardan Khan, a brother of Dilir Khan Ruhela (second only to the latter in martial renown), besides five Syeds of Barha,—a clan whose tried valour gave them the right to stand in the van of Mughal armies in the post of the greatest danger and honour,—swelled the death-list on Dara’s side.