The Book of Akbar 355.6

355.6

When Shamsu-d-dīn Muhammad Khān Atka entered upon service he was received with princely favours and the rank of his elevation exceeded the degrees of hope. In conformity with his loyalty he attained to a lofty dignity which he had not even imagined. The standard, drum and tūmān togh of Bairām Khān were presented to him, and he was entrusted with the government of the Panjāb. Right-minded novices and devoted seniors, and experienced men came trooping in from all parts to the sublime Court. Shihābu-d-dīn Ahmad Khān from motives of vigilance and precaution engaged in strengthening the fort of Delhi and in repairing the bastions and walls, and took charge of political and financial affairs. In a short time the report of the alienation of the sacred disposition from Bairam Khan was spread far and near. There was a rift in his sway and men began to separate from him. The first man to leave the Khan-Khanan and to proceed to the throne, and the forerunner on the path of rectitude, was Qiya Khan Gang. He was an old and able officer. After him men came, one by one, and two by two, to the sublime threshold. Maham Anaga was joined with Shihabu-d-din Ahmad Khan, and being entrusted with the vakalat represented matters to H.M. Everyone who brought sincerity to the threshold was exalted by fitting offices and titles and fiefs.