The Book of Akbar 228.2

228.2

He ordered that an encampment should be made in the Urta Bagh, a most delightful spot, and that affection might all the more be won—and this in truth is the giving of thanks to the Almighty, he threw open the gates of joy and pleasance, and in renewal of the splendours of Kaikaus and of Kaiqubad it was directed that their Highnesses the Begams should grace the entrancing garden with their presence, according to their ranks and conditions, while the Aralrs and the city-magnates should occupy the Car Bagh. All the Amirs bound the girdle of endeavour on the waist of joy and undertook these arrangements. The city magistrates, and leading men exerted themselves in an admirable fashion, while the artists and craftsmen vied with one another in decorating the shops, and in promoting the briskness of the bazar. Soon there was such ornamentation as exceeds description. Every day his Majesty Jahanbani came and adorned the banquet, and he distinguished everyone by sympathetic expressions suitable to their rank and condition. Before the festival (of the circumcision) took place Qaraca Khan, Musahib Beg, and other familiars of the Court, who had been sent to convey her Majesty Mariam-Makani, arrived from Qandahar, and her blissful advent increased the rejoicings.