The Book of Akbar 328.3.7

328.3.7

Thanks be to God that the Hindustanis, or rather all mankind obtained a head. Volumes are not sufficient to contain his greatness. By the grace of his justice the ever-vernal garden of India received special verdure and the truth-worshipping servants of God received a powerful support. In thanksgiving for this great boon, grand feasts were organised, and treasures of gifts were poured into the lap of the world. The Shahinshah’s favour exalted by a variety of kindnesses a number of men who had trod valiantly the forecourt of devotion. High and low, small and great, were made fortunate by large rewards. Among them, ‘Ali Quli Khan Shaibani was exalted by the title of Khan Zaman, and the Sarkar of Sambhal and other parganas of the Diab were assigned to him as jagir, and he obtained leave in order that he might go and manage those territories.