The Book of Akbar 228.8

228.8

Among the events which occurred during the festivities was the arrival of the ambassadors of Shah Tahmasp. They brought congratulations on the victory and delivered suitable gifts, At their head was Walad Beg whom his Majesty welcomed with princely favours. Another was the arrival of Shah Qasim Taghai who brought a petition and gifts from M. Sulaiman. But the Mirza’s excuses for not coming in person had not the honour of being accepted by his Majesty, and a peremptory order was issued for his attendance and he was informed that his reputation for sincerity and loyalty depended upon his appearing in person to do homage. Another thing which happened about this time was the arrival of Mir Saiyid ‘Ali who was eminent in Afghanistan and Balucistan for his possessions and for his honesty. He resided near Duki which is an appurtenance of Sind. He greeted the threshold with the foot of integrity and the head of sincerity, and became a recipient of royal favours. Duki was awarded to him. About the same time Lavang Baluc, who was a leader among his people, came along with his brethren and did homage. His Majesty received him likewise with favour and granted him Shal and Mastang. These visitors were granted their desires and dismissed rapidly lest the wild nature of such dwellers in clachans (rustā parwardān) should prove too strong for them, and delay be inimical to their constitutions.