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guished by his corporal strength, which struck ter- 

 ror into Demons and Genii. Usbec was eminent for 

 his learning. 



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Afghan used frequently to make excursions to the 

 mountains ; where his progeny, after his death estab- 

 lished themselves, lived in a state of independence, 

 built forts, and exterminated the infidels. 



When the select of creatures, Muhammed, appeared 

 upon earth, his fame reached the Afghans^ who sought 

 him in multitudes under their leaders Khal'id and 

 Ahdid Rashul, sons of IValld. The prophet ho- 

 noured them with the most gracious reception, say- 

 ing, " Come, O Muluc, or Kings ;" whence they 

 assumed the title of Melic, which they enjoy to this 

 day. The prophet gave them his ensign, and said 

 that the faith would be strengthened by them. 



Many sons were born of Khalid, the son of TVa~ 

 lid) who signalized themselves in the presence of the 

 prophet, by fighting against the infidels. Muhammed 

 honoured and prayed for them. 



In the reign of Sultan Mahnud of Ghaz?iah, eight 

 men arrived, of the posterity of Khal'id the son of 

 fVahd, whose names were Kalun> Alun, Daud, 

 Yalua, Ahmedy Awin, and Ghazi. The Sultan was 

 much pleased with them, and appointed each a com- 

 mander in his army. He also conferred on them the 

 offices of Fazlr, and Fakili Mutlak, or Regent of 

 the Empire. 



Wherever they were stationed they obtained pos- 

 session of the country, built mosques, and over- 

 threw the temples of idols. They encreased so 

 much, that the army of Mahnud was chiefly 



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