[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Akbar (1556–1605)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar) › [Akbarnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama) › [The Akbarnama (H. Beveridge), vols. I–II](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge) › 306.8 # The Book of Akbar 306.8 The Akbarnama (H. Beveridge), vols. I–II 306.8 - **Language:** English ### [306.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.306.8) Quatrain. When the coin was adorned with the Shah’s name The moon’s worth was lessened in the eyes of the stars The dinar was lighted up by a rosy face The dirham was adorned by a white one. From time to time they poured from trays silver and gold into the lap of the world’s hope, and cast varied presents into the bosom of the universe. The blare of the trumpets of joy and gladness burst forth, the drums of rejoicing beat high. Sovereignty laid the foundations of her dwelling-place. The Caliphate reached the goal of safety. The quadrangular throne of the assembly received elevation. The tiara was exalted by everlasting ascendancy. The signet-ring received a glorious motto. The o’ershadowing umbrella of dominion was opened out over the horizons. The refulgent standard received a lofty light. The lucky ball of the Kaukaba came into the crook of the Caugān. The sword reposed in the closet of the sheath. The dagger rested from brandishing. The bow was relieved from the world’s tension. The arrow was respited from the transfixing of (lit., the sewing-up) the livers of foes. Loftily seated Reason, which in its ascendancy had o’erpassed the sky, thus spake to the preacher of sovereignty’s pulpit. Verse. I hold the khutba-adorning roll of his praises I’ve searched high and low for a reading-desk. My priceless jewel is fit for a king’s treasury But not a jewel which can be bought for gold. - [Previous: 306.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.306.7) - [Next: 306.9](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.306.9) - [Up: 306](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.306) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.306.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-beveridge.306.8) · Pramāṇa