A messenger enters the court and passes a note to the Ghazni representative, who looks rather pale at reading its contents. The rep turns to the Vizier.

I understand there is some trouble brewing on the Sultanate of GhaZim's doorstep. The Shah of Ghazni* hopes that this conflict will be resolved swiftly and not spill over into his border.

*
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Inexplicably the "Sultanate" has a "Shah", if I recall correctly.