द्वितीय राजतरङ्गिणी (जोनराज - कल्हणोत्तर मध्यकालीन कश्मीर का प्रामाणिक इतिहास)

was in the fort of Lohara;—"Joined by the Madras we
have ventured to attempt the destruction of the chief
through fear of whose power you have left the country
with your relations; and we have laid our plans
accordingly. His sons Meyā Mahammada and others
have posted themselves on the right bank of the Vitastā
with a view to subdue us, and we on the left. We are
trying to secure supremacy and have accordingly spread
ourselves over the country of Kashmīra; and the Saidas
who have only the capital in their possession have been
surrounded. Leave aside, therefore, thoughts of delay,
and come speedily; for when you arrive, we shall be
victorious, and yours will be the glory. In this country
you alone are powerful and loyal to the king, so tarnish
not your renown by failing to come. After a battle
which was not hotly contested, and in which Ālishāha
was captured, Mahammada the Mārgesha the only son
of Malla, formed a plan for usurping the kingdom.
You should therefore come speedily now, and save the
life of the boy king, otherwise the Saidas will not leave
him alive in the kingdom." The Mārgesha took the letter
into his consideration without delay, and anxious for
his country, soon came by the road to Parṇotsa; and
when in two or three days he arrived at Kudmadīnapura,
the Saidas trembled in their camp, even like a lamp in
the wind. They then held a council, and being struck
with fear, they wished to establish peace. They accord-
ingly sent Shikhasahāva and others with the following