A clement and generous sovereign, full of excellent qualities. * * When the august Mubárak Sháh had received his martyrdom, the vile infidels and the traitor Mírán Sadr hastened to Sarwaru-l Mulk, and informed him of the completion of their work, which filled him and them with joy and exultation. Then, with the assent of the amírs and maliks, imáms and saiyids, soldiers and civilians, on the same day, Friday, the 9th Rajab 837, the new Sultán ascended the throne. Sarwaru-l Mulk, although he gave his adhesion to the new sovereign, was still intent upon his own designs, to such an extent indeed, that he kept the treasures and stores, the horses and elephants, and the arsenal under his own command. He received the title of Khán-i Jahán, and Mírán Sadr was ennobled as Mu'ínu-l Mulk. The vile infidels (assassins) grew conceited and arrogant, and in all things they sought their own advantage; but in the end they got their deserts. Maliku-sh Shark Kamálu-l Mulk, a man versed in the business of government, was outside of the city with all the amírs and the soldiers, and the elephants, and the royal stud and servants; but he came in, and pledged his fealty to the king. Revenge was his object, for he was resolved to kill Sarwaru-l Mulk and the other conspirators, as they had slain Mubárak Sháh. But he could not get an opportunity, and so resigned his vengeance to the Lord, who in time worked such a retribution as has never been rehearsed in tale or history. * * To return to our narrative: Next day, Sarwaru-l Mulk, under pretence of requiring the vow of allegiance, summoned several of the officials of the late king, all of whom were men of position and importance. He apprehended them all, and put Malik Su, amír of Koh, to death on the maidán. Malik Makhdúm, Malik Mukbil, Malik Kanauj, and Malik Bírá he put in prison, and exerted all his powers to uproot the family of Mubárak Sháh. Some of the iktá's and parganas of the country he kept for himself, and some, such as Bayána, Amroha, Nárnaul, Kuhrám, and some parganas in the Doáb, he gave to Sidhí Pál, Sadháran, and their relations. Ránú, the black, a slave of Sidhí Pál, was sent with a numerous band of turbulent followers, and all his family, to take possession of Bayána. He approached Bayána in the month of Sha'bán, and on the 12th of that month he entered the district. Halting for the night, he wanted to get possession of the fort, and next day he went forth with all his forces in great array. Yúsuf Khán Auhadí had been informed of his approach, and drawing his forces out of the town of Hindwán, he boldly marched with a strong body of horse and foot to oppose him. The opposing forces met near the khatíra of the prince,* and being drawn up in array the battle began. The vile infidels were unable to make a stand, but broke at the first charge. Ránú the black, and many others, were put to the sword. His foul head was cut off and suspended over the gate, and all his family, his wives and children, fell into the hands of the army of Islám. God is the protector of the religion of Islám, and He gave the victory to Yúsuf Khán, enabling him to avenge the death of Mubárak Sháh on that vile heretic.
The noise of the perfidy of Sarwaru-l Mulk, and of his leaguing with base infidels, spread through all the country, and many amírs and maliks who had been recipients of the bounty of the late Khizr Khán now withdrew from their obedience. Sarwaru-l Mulk being disaffected like them, strife and disturbances arose. Malik Allah-dád Káká* Lodí amír of Sambhal, and A'hár Miyán holder of Badáún and grandson of the late Khán-i Jahán, Amír 'Alí Gujaráti and Amír Kambal Turk-bacha [had formed a party against Sarwaru-l Mulk who,]* on being informed of their proceedings, appointed Maliku-sh Shark Kamálu-d dín and Khán-i 'azam Saiyid Khán, son of Saiyid Sálim, to repress their rebellion. Malik Yúsuf, son of Sarwaru-l Mulk, and Sadháran Kángú, were sent along with them. In the month of Ramazán, his forces being in readiness, he (Kamálu-d dín) marched out and encamped at the top of the hauz, and a few days afterwards he proceeded to the banks of the Jumna. Crossing the river at the ford of Kcha, he arrived and halted at Baran, intent upon his schemes of vengeance. On being apprised of his approach, Malik Allah-dád, desirous of avoiding an action, was about to cross the Ganges and go elsewhere; but when he was enlightened as to Kamálu-d dín's real intention of exacting a full revenge, he was re-assured, and halted at the town of Ahár. Sarwaru-l Mulk got intelligence of these proceedings, and sent his slave, Malik Hushyár, under the pretence of assisting Kamálu-d dín, [but in reality, to ascertain his treachery, and watch over the safety of Yúsuf.]* In a short time also, Malik Chaman drew out his forces in Badáún, to assist Malik Allah-dád, and joined him at the town of Ahár. Malik Yúsuf and Hushyár and Sadháran were suspicious of Kamálu-d dín, and now their apprehensions grew stronger. Wavering like a ball tossed from hand to hand, their fears prevailed, and they fled to the capital. On the last day of Ramazán, Malik Allah-dád, Miyán Chaman, and the other amírs with them, joined Kamálu-l Mulk. Having thus drawn a large and imposing force around him, on the 2nd Shawwál, he crossed [the Ganges] at the ford of Kícha. On hearing of his approach, Sarwaru-l Mulk, although in a forlorn condition, made every preparation for standing a siege. * * Kamálu-l Mulk advanced and sat down against the place. The vile infidels and the wretched Hushyár sallied forth and joined fight; but they soon turned their backs, and retreated to the fortifications.* Many were killed, and many were made prisoners. Next day, Kamálu-d dín pressed on against the fort of Sírí, and many amírs and maliks of the neighbourhood joined him. During the month of Shawwál, the place was so closely invested that it was impossible for any one to make his way out. But although the besiegers made daily attacks upon the fortifications, and effected breaches in several places, it held out for three months. In the month of Zí-l hijja, Zírak Khán, amír of Sámána, died, and his fief was granted to his eldest son Muhammad Khán. Although His Majesty was in appearance friendly to those in the fort, he was in reality desirous of taking revenge for the murder of the late Mubárak Sháh, but he did not find the opportunity. They on their side were in the greatest apprehension lest the Sultán should betray them. Thus, both parties were suspicious of each other.
On the 8th of Muharram, 838 A.H. (14th August, 1434 A.D.), the traitor Sarwaru-l Mulk and the sons of the perfidious Mírán Sadr proceded with treacherous intentions to the residence of the Sultán. But he was ready, and on his guard. * * * Sarwaru-l Mulk was killed with blows of the sword and dagger, and the sons of Mírán Sadr were taken prisoners and put to death before the darbár. The vile infidels, being informed of these events, shut themselves up in their houses and prepared for resistance. The Sultán conveyed information to Kamálu-d dín, directing him to come into the city with a party of his followers. Kamálu-l Mulk entered by the gate of Baghdád, with other amírs and maliks. Sidhí Pál, the accursed, set fire to his house, making his wives and children fuel for hell. He himself came out and died fighting. Sadháran Kángú, and the band of khatris who were taken alive, were taken to the khatíra of the martyred Sultán, and there put to death. Malik Hushyár and Mubárak Kotwál were taken prisoners, and were beheaded before the Red gate.