The Institutes of Akbar 182.2

182.2

This paper, which the Bakhshí grants instead of the Ta'líqah, is called Sarkhat. The Sarkhats are entered in the daftars of all Sub-Bakhshís, and are distinguished by particular marks. The Díwán then keeps the Sarkhat with himself, prepares an account of the annual and monthly salary due on it, and reports the matter to His Majesty. If His Majesty gives the order to confer a jágír on the person specified in the Sarkhat, the following words are entered on the top of the report: Ta'líqah i tan qalamí numáyand (they are to write out a Ta'líqah i tan (certificate of salary). This order suffices for the clerks; they keep the order, and make out a draft to that effect. The draft is then inspected by the Díwán, who verifies it by writing on it the words çabt numáyand (ordered to be entered). The mark of the Daftar, and the seal of the Díwán, the Bakhshí, and the Accountant of the Díwán, are put on the draft in order, when the Imperial grant is written on the outside. The draft thus completed is sent for signature to the Díwán. The Çáhib i Taujíh, or Military accountant, keeps the former Ta'líqah with himself, writes its details on the Farmán, and seals and signs it. It is then inspected by the Mustaufi, and is signed and sealed by him. Afterwards the Názir and the Bakhshís do so likewise, when it is sealed by the Díwán, his Accountant, and the Vakíl of the State.