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Pedigree of the race of Mahomed Ghoory. Gheias-ood-Deen, King
of Ghizny and Ghoor. Moiz-ood-Deen Mahomed, his general, ap-
pointed governor of Ghizny-besieges and takes Oocha- marches
to Guzerat, and is defeated by the Hindoos. Invades India a second
time takes Bituhnda - is opposed by the Rajas of Ajmere and
Dehly, near Tahneswur, on the banks of the Soorsutty. Battle of
Narain. Mahomed Ghoory defeated retreats to Lahore, and
thence to Ghoor. Bituhnda retaken by the Hindoos. Mahomed
Ghoory invades India a third time, with 120,000 men — – is opposed
on the former field of battle by the Hindoos. Exertions made by
them to collect a large army-they are defeated. Chawund Ray,
King of Dehly, is killed. Mahomed leaves Kootb-ood-Deen Eibuk
governor of Kohram and the new conquests in the East. Mahomed
Ghoory returns to India - defeats the Raja of Kunowj and Benares
- takes Asmy, Benares, and Kole, and retires to Ghizny. Returns
again to India - Byana and Gualiar taken. Mahmood retreats to
Ghizny. Kalpy, Budaoon, and Kalunjur taken by Kootb-ood-Deen
Eibuk. Gheias-ood-Deen Ghoory dies — is succeeded by his brother
Mahomed Ghoory. Operations to the westward and northward of
Ghizny. Ghizny and Mooltan seized by his generals, who oppose
Mahomed Ghoory on his return. Mahomed defeats them - pro-
Iceeds to Lahore- is assassinated by the Gukkurs in Punjab. Dis-
tractions in the empire.
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A Toorky slave of Mahomed Ghoory his former life and history-
is left Governor of India - is besieged in Hansy by the Hindoos,
who are defeated, and compelled to retire quits Hansy to meet
Mahomed Ghoory coming from Pishawur. Recapitulation of the
campaign. Kootb-ood-Deen is styled son by Mahomed Ghoory —
is presented with a white elephant. Ajmeer taken from the Raja,
and bestowed on Gola, his natural son. Hemraj, a relation, expels
Gola. Kootb-ood-Deen marches to oppose the usurper, who is
defeated. Ajmeer tributary to the Moslems. Kootb-ood-Deen
invades Guzerat defeats the Hindoos, and returns to Hansy-
visits Kohram and Dehly. The Raja of Guzerat unites with the
Raja of Nagoor to take Ajmeer. Kootb-ood-Deen marches to
oppose them, but is defeated, and severely wounded. Ajmeer
besieged by the allies. Kootb-ood-Deen receives reinforcements
from Ghizny raises the siege, and pursues the Hindoos te Aboogur
- a bloody battle ensues, in which 50,000 Hindoos are slain-pro-
ceeds to Guzerat, and leaves an officer to occupy the country.
Kalunjur besieged and taken by the Moslems. Mahomed Bukhtyar
Khiljy sent to occupy Behar. Kootb-ood-Deen Eibuk invested with
the ensigns of royalty by the successor of Mahomed Ghoory -
His origin.
espouses the daughter of Kootb-ood-Deen Eibuk - is
created general-in-chief of the King's army deposes his brother-in-
law Aram, and ascends the throne. Dissensions in the state.
Toorky cavalry quit him, and some time after march to Dehly to
dethrone him. The Toorks are defeated. Taj-ood-Deen Yeldooz,
being expelled from Ghizny by the troops of Khwaruzm Shah,
occupies Punjab, and even seizes on Tahneswuris defeated by
Altmish, and taken dies in prison. Altmish defeats Nasir-ood-
Deen Koobacha of Mooltan, in two actions in Punjab proceeds to
Bengal, and establishes his authority over Gheias-ood-Deen, the son
of Mahomed Bukhtyar Khiljy-leaves his son Nasir-ood-Deen
Mahmood in Behar. The latter defeats and kills Gheias-ood-Deen
Bukhtyar in battle, and secures the occupation of Bengal. Shums-
ood-Deen Altmish proceeds to Mooltan― expels Nasir-ood-Deen
Koobacha, and leaves his minister, Nizam-ool-Moolk Jooneidy, in
charge. Shums-ood-Deen reduces Runtunbhore, Mando, and all
Malwa. An embassy from the Caliph arrives at Dehly. Nasir-ood-
Deen Mahmood, the King's eldest son, dies in Bengal. The title
and territory conferred on the King's youngest son. The King retakes
Gualiar, which had fallen into the hands of the Hindoos takes
Bhilsa and Oojein proceeds towards Mooltan - is taken ill on the
road-returns to Dehly—his death.
Character of the Queen — her qualifications to reign superior to those
of her brothers. The confederated army at Lahore marches against
the Queen her conduct on this occasion. Sows dissensions among
the confederates-they begin to suspect each other, and separate
are attacked by the Queen's forces- many of the chiefs overtaken
and executed. Khwaja Mehdy created minister, with the title of
Nizam-ool-Moolk. Territorial limits - Punjab Sind - Bengal,
The Queen confers on Jumal-ood-Deen Yakoot, an Abyssinian
officer, the dignity of Ameer-ool-Omra, chief of the nobles. Fa-
miliarity between the Queen and Yakoot. Jealousy of the chieftains.
The governor of Lahore raises troops. The Queen marches to
oppose him. He submits and is pardoned. Mullik Altoonia,
governor of Bituhnda, revolts. The Queen proceeds to put down
the insurrection. The Toorky chiefs mutiny. The favourite is slain,
and the Queen delivered into the hands of her enemy, Mullik
Altoonia. The Toorky officers return with the army to Dehly, and
raise the Queen's brother Beiram to the throne. The Queen prevails
on Mullik Altoonia to marry her, and defend her rights—they march
towards Dehly, but are defeated by the new King's forces. The
Queen and Mullik Altoonia again in the field—are defeated at
Keituhl, by Mullik Eiz-ood-Deen Bulbun, and are both seized by the
inhabitants of the country, and put to death. Reflections, by the
author, on the fate of Sooltana Ruzeea Begum.
Attempt of Mullik Eiz-ood-Deen Bulbun, the elder, to seize the crown
is deposed on the same day, and Alla-ood-Deen Musaood, the
son of Rookn-ood-Deen Feroze, is raised to the throne. Khwaja
Mehdy, entitled Nizam-ool-Moolk, retains the office of minister, but
is shortly after assassinated. An invasion of Moguls into Bengal, by
the way of Thibet. Repulsed by Mullik Kurra Beg Teimoor, an
officer sent from Dehly. The Moguls invade Oocha on the west.
The King marches to oppose them returns to Dehly- abandons
himself to licentiousness - becomes very cruel. The nobles invite
Life of the King previously to his accession - his love of literature
his remarkable character. Gheias-ood-Deen Bulbun, the King's
brother-in-law, appointed minister. Bulbun's nephew, Sheer Khan,
nominated governor of the north-west provinces, to keep in check
the Mogul incursions. The King transfers the whole weight of the
government on his minister. The King proceeds to Mooltan. The
minister attacks the Gukkurs for having united with the Moguls in
their incursions. The Gukkurs defeated, and several thousands
carried into slavery. Several of the ancient nobles holding estates
in Punjab on feudal tenure directed to reside at court, while their
sons are left in possession of them. The King returns to Dehly-
proceeds to the Doab, lying between the Jumna and Ganges-
reduces some Hindoo rajas — proceeds to Runtunbhore. The King
recalls his brother Julal from Kunowj-the latter withdraws from
the kingdom to Chittoor. The King espouses the daughter of his
minister Bulbun. Eis-ood-Deen Bulbun, another chief of the same
tribe, is made governor of Oocha and Nagore rebels- but is
subsequently pardoned. The King besieges Nurwur, which is taken.
Chundery and part of Malwa subdued and occupied by the King's
troops. Sheer Khan, the minister's nephew, governor of Punjab,
marches to Ghizny, and expels the Moguls. Oocha and Nagore
made over to Sheer Khan. Imad-ood-Deen Zunjany intrigues
against the minister Gheias-ood-Deen Bulbun, who retires to his
estate at Hansy. Hansy taken from him. The ex-minister has
recourse to arms - the nobles of the court support him — is restored
to his office. Imad-ood-Deen Zunjany, ex-minister, rebels-is
defeated, and suffers death. Kootloogh Khan in rebellion-is
joined by the ruler of Sind-they are defeated by the minister. The
ruler of Sind retires to his government, where he dies. Kootloogh
Khan disappears. The Rajpoots of Mewat in insurrection
attacked by the minister-desperate conflict. Mewatties subdued
with heavy loss. 200 of their leaders put to death after being taken
prisoners. An embassy is received from Hoolakoo, King of Persia.
Splendid reception of the ambassador. Character of Nasir-ood-Deen
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Khan, dies is buried in a magnificent tomb at Bhutnere. Moguls
invade the Punjab. The King's eldest son Mahomed opposes and
defeats them is made governor of Mooltan. Toghrul Khan, ruler
of Bengal, revolts. An army is sent against him, which is defeated,
and the general slain. The King proceeds in person to quell the
revolt. Togbrul flies to Orissa is pursued by the King's army,
and slain. The King returns to Dehly, after an absence of three
years. The Prince Mahomed comes to the capital — his father's
advice to him. Moguls invade Punjab. The Prince marches against
them defeats them, but is himself killed in the action - his ro-
mantic gallantry
his character. The King's grief for the loss of
his son. Appoints the Prince's son, Kei Khoosrow, to succeed him
in Mooltan. The King's health gradually declines. Sends for his
son Kurra Khan, governor of Bengal, who comes, but again quits the
capital. The King makes his will in favour of his grandson Kei
Khoosrow, governor of Mooltan. Death of Gheias-ood-Deen Bul-
bun. Mullik Fukhr-ood-Deen Kotwal opposes the succession of
Kei Khoosrow, but raises Kei Kobad, the son of Kurra Khan, to the
throne.
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His person described his propensities. Nizam-ood-Deen, the minis-
ter's son, forms a design on the throne - procures Kei Khoosrow,
the King's cousin, to be murdered. Increasing power of Nizam-ood-
Deen -cuts off several of the Mogul officers in the army, and seizes
their property. The King refuses to listen to the complaints against
Nizam-ood-Deen. Kurra Khan, the King's father, is induced to
march from Bengal to assert his claim to the throne - abandons his
title, but requests a meeting with his son. Description of the visit.
Kurra Khan persuades his son to remove Nizam-ood-Deen from his
presence. Nizam-ood-Deen appointed governor of Mooltan -
delays his journey the King procures him to be poisoned. New
administration. The King falls sick. Two parties at court — the
one composed of Moguls, the other of the family of Khiljy. The
Moguls endeavour to seize the leader of the Khiljies - obtain pos-
session of the Prince Keiomoors, an infant, the King's only son.
Khiljies rescue the child, and expel the Moguls — their leader is
slain. Julal-vod-Deen Khiljy, the chief of the opposite party, pro-
cures the assassination of the King in his sick bed. Ascends the
throne. End of the dynasty of the Toorks of Ghoor.
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