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The Book of Akbar 212.8

The Akbarnama (H. Beveridge), vols. I–II 212.8

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22nd, Hafiz Sultan Muhammad Rakhna. He came to Bakkar in the garb of a faqir and entered into service. He recited touching verses. Gradually he was numbered among the envoys and obtained honour in the time of his Majesty the king of kings. At Sahrind (Sirhind) he made a charming garden worthy of being celebrated. 23rd, Mirza Beg Baluc, whose father had been in Khurasan hazara-i-Baluc. 24th, His son Mir Husain. Both were excellent servants. 25th, Khwaja 'Ambar Nazir, a confidential eunuch of his Majesty Giti-sitani Firdaus-makani. From his Majesty the king of kings he got the title of I'tibar Khan (the trusty Khan). He was attached to the litter of her Majesty Maryam-makani. 26th, ‘Arif Tūshakcī. He was on the list of purchased (or captured) slaves, but claimed to be a Saiyid. By favour of his Majesty the king of kings he obtained the title of Bahār Khan and rose to high office. Among the faithful servants and slaves were Mihtar Khan, treasurer (Khāznadār), Mihtar Fākhir Tūshakcī, Mulla Balāl, librarian, Mihtar Taimūr in charge of the sharbats (sharbatcī), Mihtar Jauhar ewer-bearer, Mihtar Wakīla, treasurer (khazāncī), Mihtar Wāsil, and Mihtar Sumbul Mīr Ātash (Master of Ordnance). Others were Sultān Muhammad Qarāwal-begī (huntsman), ‘Abdu-l-wahhāb in charge of the pantry, Jabal Bahādur, Tūlaq Yātīshnavīs.