The Book of Akbar 345.5

345.5

Though no outward assistance came from the Khedive of the Age, the Divine aid helped from time to time, and confounded such large forces. Sultan Husain M., who could neither venture to return, nor judge it right to remain, spent his days in a distracted manner and encamped round the fort. Meanwhile Shah Muhammad Qilati sent a representation to Court, explaining the state of the case, and in reply a command was issued to him to the effect that H.M. Jahanbani Jinnat Ashiyani used to say that when he had conquered India he would give Qandahar to the Shah. It was not right to fight with these men, and to carry matters so far. The fort should be delivered to the Shah’s servants, and he, (Shah Muhammad) should, after making apologies, repair to Court. I laud the gentleness and humanity which were here displayed in such a high degree; and the observance of right and the adherence to obligations which were so conspicuous! In accordance with the lofty order Shah Muhammad delivered over Qandahar to Sultan Husain M., and proceeded to the Court, and this year had the bliss of service, and was the recipient of royal favours.