The Book of Akbar 212.7

212.7

15th, Shaikh Yusuf Cufi who called himself a descendant of Shaikh Ahmad Yasavi. He was a humble-minded man of agreeable qualities. 16th, Shaikh Buhlul who claimed to be descended from the Turki Shaikhs. He was a good servant. 17th, Maulana Nuru-d-din. He was acquainted with mathematics, astronomy and the astrolabe. He had entered into the service of his Majesty Giti-sitani Firdaus-makani along with Qazi Burhan of Khaf. He was one of the courtiers of his Majesty Jahanbani. His Majesty the king of kings exalted him by the title of Tarkhan. 18th, Muhammad Qasim Mauji. He enlisted into the service of his Majesty Jahanbani Jannat-ashiyani in Badakhshan. He was related to Mir Muhammad Jalaban, and in Badakhshan he acted as a raft-conductor (jalabani). In India in the reign of his Majesty the king of kings he was admiral. He had a charming residence on the bank of the Jumna, and there too he brought the ship of his life to the shore of extinction. 19th, Haidar Muhammad Akhta Begi, (in charge of the geldings). He was an old servant. 20th, Saiyid Muhammad Pakna (the stout ?). He was a brave man and good at his hands (sahib-i-qabza). In Herat he carried off the qabaq. 21st, Saiyid Muhammad Qali. In Bakkar he was for some time Mir 'Adl. He had the right to sit in the illustrious assembly.