peace. Poor men should not be subject to cruel acts as stated in a proverb, “The day belongs to he who has a strong hand.” Foreign soldiers and commanders of armies should not be permitted to collect taxes from the public except upon displaying a document obtained from the supreme authorities.

He will prevent the citizens from paying arbitrarily fixed taxes, he will leave no room for privileges, he will protect peace and justice.

According to this decree, the tradesmen, religious leaders, sheikhs and the descendants of the Prophet and residents of Sarahs will show respect to Nejmeddin as long as he continues fulfilling his responsibilities, and will consult him in every matter. They will treat well his representative. Bahaüddin, Horasan’s Governor, should support Nejmeddin in every respect. The two will join in maintaining the safety of citizens depending on law, and help the citizens carry out their transactions. The administrative office’s representative will inform Nejmeddin’s representative as to the affairs being conducted, and the two will protect the rights of the citizens. All Turkic people and Tajiks will be bound by this order and they should be respectful toward the administration of the governor. For this type of administration is totally different from the state’s administrations in other places. Nejmeddin’s representative will be responsible for the fulfilment of this order, and the wage and taxes that relate to him should be fixed upon the decision to be made. May Allah help and be with you!

My dear Türkmen!

Find below another decree, read and learn from it! It belongs to your forefathers. But it is a guideline for us to select administrators even today.