The Book of Akbar 261.5

261.5

After his devotions he distributed charities,—which are the practical form of thanksgiving,—and drew to himself the hearts of the poor and the widowed and orphaned by abundant presents. And he rewarded every one of the devoted servants either because of the happy issue of events with regard to the eye-pupil of the Khilafat or as a guerdon (jaluu) for good service. His Majesty Jahanbani announced that in future he never would be separated from this new fruit of the garden of the Khilafat,—for thousands of good auspices were infolded in his footsteps,—and he recognised that the glorious victory came from the blessing of the advent of this sublime pearl. At this joyous time two camels loaded with boxes and without drivers were seen on the field of battle. His Majesty said “every one is having his plunder, let mine be these two camels!” He went himself and taking their nose-strings, ordered that they should be made to kneel and that the boxes should be opened, so that he might see what was inside. By a beautiful coincidence it was found that the special, royal books which were lost at the battle of Qibcaq were in these boxes and in perfect condition. This was the occasion for a thousand rejoicings. Khw. Qasim Mir buyutat, who was the kindler of the fire of strife, was consumed in the flames of this battle by the fire of his own deeds, and so commotion and depravity were set at rest. On this day a joyous assemblage was held in Carikaran.