The Book of Akbar 335.3

335.3

Miriam Makani and the other ladies spent some days in grief for the departure of these heart-delights, and then resigned themselves to the Divine will. The joy of seeing the Shahinshah overcame all sorrow, and after the last rites had been paid, the expedition proceeded on. When the news of the chaste ladies reached the royal ears, H.M. the Shahinshah was delighted and sent that cupola of chastity, Maham Anaga, the mother of Adham Khan, who, on account of her abundant sense and loyalty, held a high place in the esteem of the Shahinshah, and who had been in his service from the time of the cradle ’till his adornment of the throne, and who trod the path of good service with the acme of affection, to welcome the cortége of H.M. Miriam-Makani and the other chaste ladies. That cupola of chastity entered on the auspicious service of the ladies in Lahore, and after informing them of H.M. the Shahinshah’s eagerness to see them, proceeded with them towards the camp of fortune. H.M. the Shahinshah made over the charge of the siege to the Khan-Khanan and went forward to meet them. The auspicious conjunction took place at one stage from the Fort (Mankot), and H.M. Miriam-Makāni’s wishful eyes were gratified by the world-adorning beauty of H.M. the Shahinshah. There were mutual rejoicings, and next morning H.H. M.