The Book of Akbar (Shaykh Ilāhdād Faiḍī Sirhindī) 3.6

3.6

He was now told that he ought to seize the opportunity for sending a suitable offering in acknowledgment of the country having been graciously confirmed to him. The son of Basu sent two vakils to invite the Bakhshi to his home, a fort on the top of a hill, to receive the tribute. So the chief men of the army proceeded with an escort to Mu, which is a very strong fort. Excepting some cultivated land immediately joining the fort, the whole hill is covered with impenetrable jungle. The road through is very narrow, and in places strong gates are erected across it. At the foot of the hill there is also cultivated land, and around it there are stone walls and deep ditches. The country round is exceedingly pleasant, the gardens are full of fruit trees, and there are plenty of running streams. Basu’s residence was a fine extensive building. The place was visited and examined, and after Basu’s vakils had discharged the duties of hospitality, the tribute was brought forth, consisting of valuable horses and fine cloths. The other territories of the neighbourhood, which had been held by rebellious Rajas and zamindars, were granted to jagirdars as tankhwah.