The Book of Akbar 261.4

261.4

During this conflict and tumult, in which the royal servants fought with devotion, knowing that it was the end of the contest, M. Kamran could not maintain his ground and took to flight. He went off to Afghanistan by the Pass of Badpaj (the windy pass). The victorious army betook itself to plunder and got hold of much property. The enemies of the State were seized and put to the sword, many of them lowered the veil of shame over their faces and made the tears of repentance their intercessors and after a thousand reproaches, were enrolled in the list of servants of the State. M. ‘Askari fell into the hands of the heroes of the army (‘Askar). A victory such as might be the introduction to countless victories, was obtained and was the subject of thousands of rejoicings. But the heart of His Majesty was very anxious about the safety of the jewel of empire’s diadem, viz., His Majesty the Shahinshah, for he had heard that on this occasion M. Kamran had brought him with him. His Majesty could get no comfort from his distraction until Hasan Akhta brought that rosebush of fortune’s rose-garden, and cypress of the parterre of sovereignty before him. Recognising his advent as the beginning of fortune, he returned thanks to God for his safety and the realisation of his hopes, and with excessive joy, he clasped that Divine nursling to his bosom.