AN ACCOUNT OF SULTAN ULA-OOD-DEEN SIKUNDUR SHAH.

This was the centre son of Sultan Mahomed; his title was Hoomayoon. When Sultan Mahomed Shah died, he mourned three days for him. On the 19th of Rubee-ool-Awul, in that year, with the consent of the nobles and men of weight, he sat on the throne. He confirmed in their situations and salaries all who had been in office under Mahomed Shah. By chance, on the 5th of Jumadee-ool-Awul, he was taken ill and died.

“In this world, if there is a king’s throne, what is it, oh my friend!
For no one is able to eat of his food, except his own portion!”