The Akbarī Generations 58.4

58.4

When all the arrangements were made, the Emperor went out with great pomp and splendour. Upon approaching, the Mírzá hastened to dismount, and ran forward to His Majesty; but the Emperor observing the venerable age of the Mírzá, also alighted from his horse, and would not allow the Mírzá to go through the usual observances and ceremonies. He fondly embraced him; then he mounted and made the Mírzá ride on his right hand. All the five kos he inquired about his circumstances, and on reaching the palace he seated him by his side on the throne. The young princes also were present, and were introduced to the Mírzá, and after a great entertainment, he gave the Mírzá a house near to the royal palace. On this occasion an order was issued to Khán-jahán, the ruler of the Panjáb, to take 6000 horse and proceed to Badakhshán in attendance on the Mírzá, to recover the country and restore it to him, and then to return to Lahore.