Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ... the Sultan sent an ambassador to him with a demand for money, and for the surrender of the son and daughter of Amir Khan, who had taken shelter at Multan, having fled from the battle which took place on the banks of the Indus. Kubacha sent the son and daughter of Amir Khan with a large contribution in money, soliciting at the same time that his territories might not be despoiled. The-weather, however, growing hot, the Sultan determined to proceed from LTch to the Judi hills, to Balala and Nakala, and on his way besieged the fort of Bisram, where in an engagement he was wounded in the hand by an arrow. In the end, the Sultan captured the fort, and put all who were in it to the sword. At this place he received intelligence of the movement of the Moghal troops, who were endeavouring to effect his capture, so he turned back. When he was in sight of Multan, he sent an ambassador to Kubacha to intimate his return, and to demand the tribute due by him. The advanced guard of the Sultan waited but for a short time, and as the inhabitants of LTch were hostile, he set fire to the city and marched upon Sadusan, where Fakhru-d din was governor on behalf of Kubacha. Lachin of Khita was commander of the troops, and he led them forth to oppose Okhan, who was general of the Sultan's army, but he was slain in the conflict. Okhan then besieged Sadusan, and when the Sultan arrived, Fakhru-d din Salari with tears supplicated for pardon, and presented his sword and coflini in token of submission. The Sultan remained there for one month, and showing favour to Fakhru-d din, he made over to him the government of Sadusan and marched towards Dewal (Debal) and Damrila. Hasar, who was the ruler of this territory, took to flight, and embarked in a boat. The Sultan, ..
