The Book of Akbar 270.3

270.3

The names of the principal servants of the deceased Mirza who entered into the service of the Shahinshah, are as follows;—(1). Muhibb ‘Ali Khan; (2). Nasir Quli; (3). Khw. Ibrahim; (4). Maulana ‘Abdu-l-lah; (5). Sama Tuqbai; (6). Sanjar; (7). Qarghuji; (8). Jan Muhammad Tuqbai; (9). Taju-d-din Mahmud barbegi; (10). Timur Tash; (11). Maulana Sam, now known as Sam Khan; (12). Maulana Baba Dost sadr, who was highly regarded by the Mirza; (13). Mir Jamal who was also a favourite with the Mirza; (14). Khaldin Dost Sahari. Baba Dost was also a servant of the Mirza but, as in the educational canon, nothing is worse than bad company, he, on account of his bad character was not taken on. Though Muhammad Tahir Khan was an old servant of the Mirza, yet, inasmuch as he had not been able to keep charge of Qunduz, he was excluded from the glance of the truth-discerning eye, and was not made a companion on this auspicious expedition. As the Court of this bestower of glory on the earth, was a test of the jewel of humanity, the condition of every one of these men who was of good disposition and pure character, became better day by day, and they attained lofty positions. And it is to be hoped that they will remain to the end in that condition. Every one who was evil had the veil stripped from his acts and was so dealt with as to be a warning to all who were evil or negligent.