The Book of Akbar 299.3

299.3

He also when near his departure reduced his consumption of opium, so much so that he said to his intimates “We’ll see for how many more days two or three pellets (habb) will suffice.” He had seven days’ supply divided and wrapped in paper, and made over to his body-servants, and he said to them “this is all the opium we shall eat.” On the day which was the first stage of his journey to the region of holiness and detachment, there remained four pellets. He sent for these, and partook thereof in rosewater.