The bastard* is envious; I'm what my horoscope is.
The bastard-slayer has come like the star of Yemen.

The mother of this man of disturbed brain was the daughter of Nuqra (or perhaps, was called dukht-i-Nuqra) and had no equal among prostitutes (lūlīyān) for immodesty and wickedness. H.M. said, “It has been indicated to me that the destruction of this wretch, and the rising of Canopus, will take place at about the same time. By his order, the Greek, Persian, Kashmīri, and Indian astronomers examined the skies and reported that Yādgar would meet with his punishment in from two to three months. He said, “Something tells me that the time will not be less than forty days or more than two months.” On this day it appeared that the whole time of the rebel­lion ⁶²⁴ was fifty-one days. On the same day that Canopus appeared, this evil star (Yādgār) set. The secret vision of the world's lord was anew impressed on high and low. A wonderful thing was that about the same time a shoulder-bone was produced before H.M. and that on reading it he said that the disturbance would soon subside, and that no one except the rebel himself would be hurt. The saying became fact, and able men were astonished at his knowledge.

In this glorious year there were great victories on four sides. These were the submission of the ruler of Tattah, and the delivery of Sewīstan, the conquest of Orissa, and the submission of the rebels of the eastern provinces, the taking of Junagarh and Somnāth, the capture of Moaffar, the punishment of Yādgār Kul, and the prevail­ing over Kashmīr. When the disturbance was suppressed, H.M. went* on the 13th to perambulate that garden, and he said with his truth-uttering tongue, “On my first visit, I saw the bridal chamber of spring, now I behold the coquetry of autumn, on that day. Beauty's veil was withdrawn, to-day the attributes of Power (jalāl) are seen.” The Harem and the great camp were left under the charge of Prince Sulan Daniel that they might stay at Rohtās till his return. As Sulān Khusrū was somewhat ill, he was committed to the care of God, and H.M. made up his mind to part from him. His wish was to take some ladies with him but the difficulty of the road and the severe cold prevented this in some measure. Prince Sulan Selīm was sent to make close inquiries, and that day the hill of Bhimbhar was traversed, and an encampment made. In the morning on account of a disagreeable wind the camp was not moved. H.M. said, “Apparently snow is falling to-day in Kabul.” When the year and month were noted, H.M.'s knowledge of mysteries was revealed, and there was an increase of the collyrium of the eyes. Next day the tents were set up at Naushahra. On this day the prince returned. He went into Kashmīr by the route of Hastī Watar and returned by Pīr Panjāl. He represented the difficulty of the road, and the amount of snow, and the idea of conveying the ladies was abandoned. As the route by Pīr Panjāl was reported to be somewhat easier, H.M. resolved to go by that route. On the day that Pūshāna was reached, H.M.'s horse slipped and that skilful rider came to the ground in an agile manner. Next day he passed through the Pīr Panjāl defile, and pitched his camp near Nārī Barārī. On that day too there was a similar slipping, and the Divine protection was revealed. On the* 23rd, when the hour was favourable—Srīna­gar the capital was brightened by his advent. On the way the soldiers who had gone on in advance paid their homage. In accordance with orders, thirty-four persons entered into the trunk of a cenār tree which had been hollow for ages. If they had sate closer some more might have been accommodated.* Although the root of rebellion had been dug up, yet, owing to a report that H.M. had ordered the punishment of high and low, people had scattered, and there was no population in any of the villages. Though those who had gone on in front had used soothing measures, they were not ⁶²⁵ believed. When H.M.'s intentions were known, and his great benevolence had been impressed on hearts, people came back to the city, and rejoiced on beholding forgiveness and liberality. Able and truthful men were sent out in every direction, and they regarded the apprehension of rebels as the price (pāiranj) of obedience. Some who had been the leaven of the disturbance met with their deserts, except 'Ādil Begī, who hastened to the Deccan in the dress of a Qalandar. Those who from farsightedness had kept themselves aloof (from the rebellion) obtained high dignities. The world's commander offered up supplications, and thanksgivings had a new foundation. Though on the first occasion he had had the pleasure of water-fowling, yet as it was not the season, he did not care for it. This time he enjoyed it in perfection. On the 2nd Ābān he had a great feast, and the solar weighment took place. He who was of equal value with the heavens, was weighed against twelve things, and high and low shared his bounty. He appointed several persons to distribute money. The writer distributed presents to 14,000 necessitous people in the 'Idgāh. In this cultivated country thieves and beggars were few in number. At this time owing to an evil mixture there was loss, and many failed in patience and content­ment.

One of the occurrences was the success of Zain K., Koka. Though a commotion had not broken out there, H.M. had from fore­sight appointed him to Swād and Bajaur. During the Kashmīr dis­turbance the evil-minded Afghans broke out into rebellion. As there were no chosen troops there, the Gagiyānī* tribe and the Muḥam­madzaī tribe, who had always been loyal, joined with the Tārīkīs and Yūsufzais, and proceeded to hunt for the life of Muḥammad Qulī Turkamān, who was in Begrām, in order that they might get possession of the whole of that country. Suddenly, the Kokaltāsh arrived, and the rebels of every tribe withdrew. The Yūsufzai and some Tārīkīs came to the hill-country of Bajaur under the command of Waḥidat 'Alī. Jalāla put his family with him and went off to Tīrāh. The idea was that Waḥadat 'Alī would take possession of the land of the Kāfirs—which is close to Kāshghar* —and prepare a refuge there, and whenever there was pressure on the part of the victorious he would go there. On 7 Amardād the Koka came from the defile of Malkạnd to Swād, and easily took the futile but difficult-of-conquest country. He came by the way of Mardān to Bajaur. The rebels had not the strength to resist, and were obliged to hurry to the land of the Kāfirs. In a short time the hill country of Hardil* (?) was taken from that tribe. It is bounded on the east by Sawād, west by Kunār and Nūrkal, north by Kāshghar and Badakhshān, and south by Bajāur. They strengthened the fort of Cankārī* (?) and behaved presumptuously. The Koka set himself to put them down, and went there with brave and experienced men. He built forts at ⁶²⁶ each stage and traversed the mountains. Whenever the enemy tried a night-attack, they failed. The Koka invested the fort. On 1st Abān he took it after a severe battle, and the power of the rebels was broken.

On the 9th H.M. went off by boat to visit the saffron* -grounds. He arrived there next morning and enjoyed himself. Travellers cannot point out rose-gardens which come up to them in delight and fragrance. Though they (the flowers) resemble the lotus, yet their enchantment and joy-giving cannot be described. A banquet of delight was prepared, and a new door was opened for the Divine bounty. Also at this time Mulla* Ḥusain the Turān ambassador died. He had been left behind at Lahore in order that he might prepare for his return, and he was to have got his leave when H.M. came back. Indigestion conduced to his last day. By H.M.'s orders his family and household were sent to their native country. Also at this time Khwāja Shamsu-d-dīn arrived and paid his respects. He was summoned from Lahore in order that Kashmīr might be made crown-land (Khālṣa) for a time, and that by his sympathetic treatment it might be developed. On the 12th the Dīwālī* feast was celebrated, and by orders, the boats, the river banks and the roofs were adorned with lamps. They presented a splendid appearance. Also on this day the daughter of Shams Cak entered the harem. He belonged to the great men of the country, and had long cherished this wish. On this occasion it was gratified. Also in order to pacify the landowners the daughter* of Mubārak Khan the son of Ḥusain Cak was made over to the harem of Prince Sulān Selīm. Simi­larly, some of the countries were united by marriage (with Kash­mīrīs). In this year M. Qubād* the oldest son of M. Ḥakīm received some punishment. He was sent to the place of instruction of the prison. He had ignorantly given himself up to wine-drink­ing. His punishment led to the amendment of many. At this time a kind of ink was introduced to H.M.'s notice. Whatever was written with it was not obliterated by water or by rubbing, nor did any harm happen to the writing. H.M. examined it and taught the use of it to skilful persons.