The Institutes of Akbar 220.4

220.4

The Pádisháh i qimásh also, or king of manufactures, is painted in great state, looking at different things, as Thibetan yaks, silk, silken stuffs. The vazír sits near him on a gandalí, enquiring into former proceedings. The other ten cards represent beasts of burden. Again, the Pádisháh i Chang, or lord of the lyre, is painted sitting on a throne, and listening to music; the vazír sits before him, enquiring into the circumstances of the performers, of whom pictures are given on the remaining cards. Next, the Pádisháh i zari safíd, or king of silver, who is painted distributing rupees and other silver coins; the vazír sits on a gandalí, and makes enquiries regarding donations. On the other cards, the workmen of the silver mint are depicted, as before those of the gold mint. Then comes the Pádisháh i shamsher, or king of the sword, who is painted trying the steel of a sword. The vazír sits upon a gandalí, and inspects the arsenal; the other cards contain pictures of armourers, polishers, &c. After him comes the Pádisháh i Táj or king of the diadem. He confers royal insignia, and the gandalí upon which the vazír sits, is the last of the insignia. The ten other cards contain pictures of workmen, as tailors, quilters, &c. Lastly, the Pádisháh i Ghulámán, or king of the slaves, sits on an elephant, and the vazír on a cart. The other cards are representations of servants, some of whom sit, some lie on the ground in worship, some are drunk, other sober, &c.