Sayyid Dilir K. is of the Sayyids of Barha; formerly his name was Sayyid `Abdu-l-Wahhab. I raised him from the mansab of 1,000 and 800 horse to 2,000 and 1,200 horse, and presented him with a standard. They call twelve bara in Hindi. As in the Du-ab there are twelve villages near each other which are the native country of these Sayyids, they have become known as the Sayyids of Barha. Some people make remarks about their lineage, but their bravery is a convincing proof of their being Sayyids, for there has never been a battle in this reign in which they have not been conspicuous, and in which some have not been killed. Mirza `Aziz Koka always said the Sayyids of Barha were the averters of calamity from this dominion, and such is in reality the case.
Nanu K. Afghan held the mansab of 800 personal and horse: it was ordered to be one of 1,500 personal and 1,200 horse. In the same manner the other loyal servants, according to their services and sacrifices, were promoted to high mansabs, and obtained the desire of their hearts in lofty employments. At this time Asalat K., s. Khan Jahan, was deputed to the assistance of my son (grandson) Dawar-bakhsh in Gujarat, and I sent Nuru-d-din Quli into the Subah to bring Sharza K., Sar-afraz K., and the other leaders of the rebel army who had been made captive in the land of retribution, chained, to the Court.
On this day it was reported to me that Minu-chihr, s. Shah-nawaz K., had separated himself from Bi-daulat under the guidance of good fortune, and had joined the service of my fortunate son Shah Parwiz. I`tiqad K., governor of Kashmir, was promoted to the mansab of 4,000 personal and 3,000 horse.
As the huntsmen brought news that in this neighbourhood a tiger had made its appearance, I felt disposed to hunt it. After entering the forest three other tigers became visible. Having killed all four, I returned to the palace. I have such a liking for tiger shooting that whilst I can get it I do not go after other sport. Sultan Mas`ud, s. Sultan Mahmud (of Ghaznin) (may the lights of Allah be his testimony!), was also much inclined to tiger shooting. With regard to his killing of tigers strange tales have been recorded, especially in the history of Baihaqi, [623] who has kept a diary of what he saw with his own eyes. Among these things he writes that one day he (Mas`ud) went to hunt tigers in the borders of Hindustan, and was riding an elephant. A very large tiger came out from the wood, and made for the elephant. He threw a javelin (khisht) and struck the tiger's chest. The tiger, enraged at the pain, came up on the elephant's back, and the Amir knelt down and struck him such a blow with his sword that he cut off both the tiger's fore-feet, and the tiger fell backwards and died. It happened to me once when I was prince that I had gone out in the Punjab to hunt tigers. A powerful tiger appeared out of the wood. I fired at him from the elephant and the tiger in great fury rose and came on the elephant's back, and I had not time to put down my gun and seize my sword. Inverting the gun, I knelt, and with both hands struck him with the stock over the head and face so that he fell on to the ground and died.