The Akbarī Generations 91: Mir Fathu-lla Shirazi.

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In the year 990 H., corresponding with the 26th of the Ilahi, the Amir arrived at Court from the Dakhin, and was received with royal favour. He was directed, in conjunction with the ministers, to revise the system of administration, and to inquire into the management of the civil and revenue administration. On this duty he was engaged for many years, and, in token of the King's satisfaction, was honoured with the title of 'Azdu-d daulah. He was a very learned man, and was better versed in every kind of knowledge, theoretical and practical, than any man in Khurasan, 'Irak, or Hindustan. In short, in the whole world he was without a rival. He was also an adept in the secret arts of magic and enchantment. For instance, he made a windmill which produced flour by a self-generated movement. * * * In Kashmir, he departed for the land of eternity in the year 997 H.