The Book of Akbar 394.5

394.5

An order was issued for cutting off his feet, and this was a warning to men of the world, and a lesson in wisdom to the savages of the fields of heedlessness. It became known in the country and afterwards no one thought of, running away or becoming a vagabond. Peace and tranquillity appeared in the country. When the standards were pitched at Sambar Sharifu-d-din Husain Mirza had the bliss of doing homage, and brought suitable gifts. His Majesty the Shahinshah demanded Jagannath, Raj Singh and Kangar, whom the Mirza had taken as hostages, in order that Rajah Bihari Mal might be entirely free from apprehensions. The Mirza agreed to surrender them, but put off the time of doing so by subterfuges. His Majesty thought the excuses were genuine and waited in expectation of the arrival of the hostages. At this stage Adham Khan came from behind and joined the camp. From here the expedition went with all possible speed to Ajmir and arrived at that bliss-conferring city in an auspicious hour. The visit to the illustrious shrine of his holiness the Khwaja was performed, and the persons in charge of that sacred city were the recipients of fortune. Maham Anaga brought the ladies by way of Mewat and had the bliss of accomplishing her service. His Majesty decided that the return-journey should be quickly undertaken.