The Akbarī Generations 1.7.1

1.7.1

His Majesty, with his retinue, halted at Hirát. Muhammad Khán treated him with the greatest hospitality, and His Majesty was highly pleased with his reception. He received all that he could require, and lacked nothing until the time of his meeting with Shah Tahmasp. All the palaces and gardens of Hirát are beautiful to see, and His Majesty visited them, after which he took his departure for Meshhed and Tus. Shah 'Alí Sultán Istajlu, governor of Meshhed, also did all in his power to show honour and hospitality to His Majesty, and under the orders of Shah Tahmásp, every governor on the route supplied him with all things he required. Under the orders of the Shah, a large number of nobles and great men went forth to meet him, and the arrangement was made that, from Damaghan to the Shah's camp, one of these nobles was to have charge of the duties of hospitality in each march. Provisions were sent from the royal camp, and His Majesty was feasted at every stage until he reached Kazwin. The Sháh's camp had been moved to Pulak-Surlik, and Bairám Khán was sent thither by His Majesty to wait on the Shah. He returned, bringing a letter congratulating His Majesty on his arrival. His Majesty continued his journey, and at every place he came to he received marks of attention from the people. At length he reached Pulak-Surlik, and had an interview with Shah Tahmasp, who entertained him and showed him every honour and distinction, worthy both of host and guest.