The Akbarī Generations 10.5

10.5

Various actions of Khan-zaman excited a suspicion of his intention to rebel, so towards the close of the year His Majesty proceeded towards Jaunpur, on a progress of hunting and pleasure. On approaching Kalpi, the camp was about to be pitched, when 'Abdu-lla Khan Uzbek, who held Kalpi in jagir, came forward, and begged His Majesty to honour his house by taking up his quarters there. The proposal was graciously accepted, and 'Abdu-lla Khan rendered the services due from him, and presented his offerings, for which he was honoured by His Majesty's approbation. When the Court reached Karra, 'Ali Kuli Khan Khan-zaman and his brother Bahadur Khan came up by forced marches from their jagir of Jaunpur, and on being received, they presented suitable offerings. Their fidelity and services being recognized, they received presents of horses and robes, and were then dismissed to their jagirs. On the 17th Zi-l hijja, of the sixth year of the Ilahi, corresponding with 968 H., the Court reached Agra. Shamsu-d din Muhammad Atka, who bore the title of Khan-i 'azam, and held the government of the Panjab, now came to Court. He was graciously received, and the direction of the affairs of the State was committed to his charge. About the same time, Adham Khan, in obedience to a royal command, came from Malwa to the capital, and was welcomed with due honour.