The Book of Akbar 144.1

144.1

Before Mirza Sulaiman had reached Kabul, Badakhshan had been freed from the oppression of evil-thoughted men and been made an abode of peace, as has been already stated. When he arrived at Badakhshan, Hindal in accordance with orders (from Babar) made over the country to him and proceeded to India. After some time spent in attendance, his Majesty sent his Highness Jahanbani to Sambal which was his fief (jagir). He remained happily there for six months and then was suddenly attacked by fever. The malady gradually increased and his Majesty Giti-sitani Firdaus-makani, growing disturbed at the alarming news, ordered, in his affection for him, that he be brought to Delhi and thence by water to Agra, in order that he might be treated by skilful physicians under the Emperor’s own eyes. A large number of learned doctors who were always in attendance at the royal Court, were directed to employ their talents in effecting a cure. In a short space of time, he was conveyed by boat. Though physicians used their skill and exhibited Messiah-like science, he did not get better. As the sickness was prolonged, the Emperor one day was seated with the wise men of the Age by the Jumna and considering about remedies. Mir Abu Baqa who was one of the most distinguished saints of the Age, represented that it had been received from the ancient sages, that in a case like this, when physicians were at a loss, the remedy was to give in alms the most valuable thing one had and to seek cure from God.