History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s5.t1.30

v5.c84.s5.t1.30

Ibrahim Khan. The qazi Muhammad Yusuf, in pious frenzy, roused the mob of the city and created a great tumult. As the accused were being harboured in the governor's house, the Sunni mob set fire to the Hassanabad quarter. During the riot, Fidai Khan came out to support the men of Hassanabad, while the mob strengthened by the Kabul officers just returned from Tibet and some local mansabdars, opposed him. Many were slain and wounded on both sides, the mob rioted with terrible fury, and the qazi lost control over them.