The Book of Akbar 278.5

278.5

His Majesty who was the touch-stone of knowledge of men and their accurate balance, highly approved of his faithfulness and though he set value on his services, he let him go. He made over to him the money and goods fixed upon for the expenses of the journey and sent him to the Mirza. Beg Muluk, notwithstanding his close connection with the Mirza went with him some stages only and then returned,—a proceeding exceedingly disapproved by His Majesty and, notwithstanding external agreeableness, he became disregarded. The Mirza went by the Indus to Tatta and thence to his destination (Mecca). He performed the pilgrimage three times, and on the 11th Zi'l-hijja, 964 (5th. Oct., 1557), at Mecca, he was borne away to non-existence, uttering these words, in response to the Divine call, “Here I am for Thee.”