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[No. 4, 
W. Irvine —The JBangash JVawabs of Farruhhabdd. 
0 th .—Verses in praise of Dalel Khan’s horses. 
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“ Their hoofs stamp the ground, as soon as the foot touches the stirrup ; 
they go like the wind, these milk-white steeds. They are fed on ghi and 
sugar, they get a handful of spices. A line is formed in their back, they 
are so stout; they are fiery and strong. By strong chains two grooms lead 
them ; they pull at the chains and plunge and prance. They have arched 
necks, are white, youthful, strong and young. They are as if formed in 
moulds out of gold, they are of beautiful shape and form. They have cloths 
of gold stuff and brocade of every colour, green, yellow, black, white, pur¬ 
ple, every colour. They leap and bound, in strength they are elephants. 
Sahib Asgar, these are the steeds of a great lord.” 
KVA—Verses in praise of Dalel Khan obtained from Shakir Muham¬ 
mad called Lahori. 
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“ Muhammad Khan’s son was Dalel, he scattered the Bundelas, many 
swords were drawn, there was no delay, from bravery their livers burst their 
clothes. The armies met, they bravely fought. Though pressed hard they 
would not give way before those hosts. Sword in hand Dalel Pathan went 
forward, twirling his moustache.” 
IDA—The following verses are handed down as Dalel Khan’s answer 
to the Musalmans of Maudha when they entreated him to turn back. 
