Riyaz al-salatin 90.8

90.8

Consequently, the Khan-i-Khanan with his son was kept in surveillance close to the Prince's quarters, and then the inauspicious presage of the line (quoted above) came to pass. Mahabet Khan sending secret letters, had diverted the Khan Khanan from the path of loyalty, through the persuasions of traitors. And the Khan Khanan, by way of advice, told Shah Jahan that as the times were out of joint, following the saying : jU> AjU jb /i a}LJ y lj jJUj (Translation : "If the times do not fall in with you, you must adjust yourself to the times ") he should arrange for an armistice, as that would be expedient and desirable in the interests of humanity. Shah Jahan deeming the extinguishing of the fire of discord to be a great achievement, called the Khan Khanan to his closet, and first reassured his mind in respect of him by making the latter swear by the Qoran. And the Khan Khanan placing his hand on the Qoran swore with vehemence that he would never play false with the Prince, nor turn disloyal, and that he would put forth his efforts to bring about the welfare of both the parties. Thus being reassured, Shah Jahan sent off the Khan Khanan, and kept Darab Khan and his sons with himself. It was also settled that the Khan Khanan should remain on this side of the river Narbada, and by means of correspondence arrange terms of peace.