"My great officers told me that the inhabitants of Hindustan were infidels and unbelievers. In obedience to the order …"

"The first defence consists of five large rivers, which flow from the mountains of Kashmir, and these rivers unite in …"

"Some of the nobles said in reply that Sultan Mahmud Subuktigin conquered the country of Hindustan with 30,000 horse, …"

"At this time the prince Shah Itukh said: “India is an extensive country; whatever Sultan conquers it becomes supreme …"

"My wazirs informed me that the whole amount of the revenue of India is six arbs; now each arb is a 100 krors, and eac…"

"When I came to the determination of taking the fort of Bhamir, I appointed Shaikh Nuru-d din, Amir Sulaiman, Amir All…"

"The son returned to his father and told him what he had seen and heard. Rao Dul Chain had no resource left, so on Fri…"

"A number of the zamindars and chiefs of the surrounding country had put to death the governors, especially the men of…"

"When I had inflicted this chastisement on the male-factors, Kamalu-d din,1 brother of Rao Dul Chain, and the Rao’s so…"

"[p. 8] About this time there arose in my heart the desire to lead an expedition against the infidels, and to become a…"