Sikundur, the son of Shums-ood-Deen, raised to the throne — is attacked by Feroze Toghluk of Dehly, but purchases a peace by the presentation of several elephants — his death.

ON the death of Shums-ood-Deen, the nobles of the state elevated his eldest son to the throne three

A. H. 760.
A. D. 1358.

days afterwards. He had not long en­tered on his rule before his country was again invaded, in the year 760, by Feroze Toghluk of Dehly. When the Dehly army arrived at Pundwa, Sikundur Poorby, following his father's example, took refuge in the fortress of Yekdalla, from whence he sent an agent to offer his sub­mission, and to promise annual tribute; which induced Feroze to retreat, after having received twenty-seven elephants * and many other valuable

A. H. 769.
A. D. 1367.

presents. Sikundur Prooby reigned in peace for a period of nine years, and then died, A. H. 769.