The Akbarī Generations 9.3

9.3

He began to strengthen the fortifications, and took every precaution to get a control over State affairs: all the while exerting himself, in concert with Maham Anka, to set the attendants of the Emperor against the minister. Khan-khanan, on receiving the Emperor's message, sent Khwaja Aminu-d din Mahmud Haji Muhammad Sistani and Tarsun Beg, who held important offices, to Dehli, to wait upon His Majesty, with this statement: "The devotion and loyalty of your servant would never allow him to do anything to any servant of the State against His Majesty's wishes; for nought but kindness and favour is due to all those who faithfully discharge their duties." The royal ears had been filled with injurious stories and statements against Khan-khanan, so the Khan's message did not receive His Majesty's approval, and the messengers were sent back. When the report of His Majesty's displeasure with Khan-khanan became public, all men turned their backs upon him, and their faces towards the Emperor. Among the first who were admitted to royal favour was Kiya Khan Gang. Shahabu-d din Ahmad Khan, with the assistance of Maham Anka, inspired every one who came to Court with the hope of receiving dignities and jagirs suitable to their condition.