The Akbarī Generations 18.4

18.4

The Imperial army then moved, and on the new moon of Zi-l hijja, 791 H., reached Mandu. The zamindars of the neighbourhood came in to pay their allegiance, and met with a gracious reception. Miran Mubarak Shah, ruler of Khandesh, sent a letter and suitable presents by the hands of ambassadors to the Emperor. After some days the ambassadors received permission to return, and a farman was sent to Miran Mubarak Shah directing him to send any one of his daughters whom he thought worthy to attend upon the Emperor. 'Itimad Khan was also sent along with the ambassadors. When Mubarak Shah received this gracious communication, he was greatly delighted, and he sent his daughter with a suitable retinue and paraphernalia to His Majesty, esteeming it a great favour to be allowed to do so. Whilst the Emperor remained at Mandu, Khan Kuli, a servant of 'Abdu-lla Khan, who was now in Hindia, and Mukarrab Khan, one of the nobles of the Dekhin, in compliance with the royal command, came in with their followers, and had an audience. Mukim Khan, who had exhibited vigour and ability in this expedition, received the title of Shuja' Khan.