"Now that Babur’s authority has been established the princes starve. Thousands of pirs tried to stop Mir (Babur by means of magic) when they heard of his invasion. Resting-places were burnt, rock-like temples (were destroyed), princes were hacked into pieces and trampled in the dust. (In spite of the pirs’ efforts) no Mughal was blinded. None of the spells had any effect. Thou didst spare Khurdsan and spread fear in Hindustan. O Creator, (Thou didst this), but to avoid the blame Thou didst send the Mughal as (the messenger of) Death."