Riyaz al-salatin 105.2.3

105.2.3

And in Hugli, he founded Shahganj, alias 'Azimganj, and named it after himself. And he extended the scope of the Sayer taxes that had hitherto been levied only on wares and silk-stuffs. And he levied customs-duties, in the shape of tax, at the rate of 2½ percent, on the goods of Musalmans, and 5 per cent, on the goods of Hindus and Christians. He held in esteem and respect the learned, the good, and the noble; and in the society of the nobility and the gentry, he discussed the subjects of Theology, Casuistry, Traditions, poetical works of Maulana Rum (God's mercy be on him), and History. He shewed an anxious solicitude to profit by the advice of saints and he exerted himself to promote the welfare of the realm. One day he sent Sultan Karimu-d-din and Muhammad Farukh-sir to invite over Sufi Baizid, who was the most glorious amongst the saints of Bardwan. On their approach the saint greeted them with the salutation of "Salam Alaekum." Sultan Karimu-d-din, assuming the gravity of princely rank, did not respond; but Farukh-sir walking up barefooted, stood respectfully and after offering salutations communicated his father's message. The saint, being pleased with the courteous behaviour of Farukh-sir, took the latter by the hand, and said : " Sit down, you are Emperor of Hindustan," and he offered prayer for Farukh-sir. The arrow of the saint's prayer reached the butt of Divine acceptance.