[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Akbar (1556–1605)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar) › [Takmilah i Akbar-nāmah](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah) › Takmila-i Akbar-náma, of ’Ináyatu-lla (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) # Takmila-i Akbar-náma, of ’Ináyatu-lla (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) Translation of [Takmilah i Akbar-namah (Takmilah i Akbar-nāmah)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah) - **Language:** English - **Date:** 1875 CE - **Translators:** [Henry Miers Elliot](https://indike.org/pramana/person/elliot), [John Dowson](https://indike.org/pramana/person/dowson) - **Extent:** 31 passages, 3,587 words - **Text:** complete digital text - **Source:** archive.org · The History of India, as told by its own Historians. The Muhammadan Period. The posthumous papers of Sir H.… · Public domain (published before 1930) ## Contents - [1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.1) - [2 Forty-seventh Year of the Reign.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.2) - [3 Prince Salim.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.3) - [4 Defeat of Malik Ambar.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.4) - [5 Afghans in Bengal.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.5) - [6 Death of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.6) - [7 Prince Dāniyāl.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.7) - [8 Prince Salim.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.8) - [9 Bar Singh Deo.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.9) - [10 Forty-eighth Year of the Reign.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.10) - [11 Reconciliation of Prince Salim.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.11) - [12 Defeat of the Magh Raja.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.12) - [13 Raja of Banswarra.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.13) - [14 Prince Salim.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.14) - [15 Bijapur.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.15) - [16 Kaid Rai of Bengal.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.16) - [17 Almshouses and Sarais.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.17) - [18 Imprisonment of the Emperor's Nephew.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.18) - [19 Forty-ninth Year of the Reign.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.19) - [20 Bijapur.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.20) - [21 Raja Man Singh's Sister.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.21) - [22 Prince Daniyal.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.22) - [23 Prince Salim.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.23) - [24 Death of the Emperor's Mother.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.24) - [25 The Murderer of Abu-l Fazl.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.25) - [26 Fiftieth Year of the Reign.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.26) - [27 Capture of Urcha.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.27) - [28 Death of Prince Dániyál.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.28) - [29 Bar Singh Deo.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.29) - [30 Death of the Emperor.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.30) - [31 Conclusion.](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.31) ## Text ### [1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.1) The most admirable command of His Most High Majesty \* \* was issued to this effect, that as the Akbar-náma was still unfinished, and Abu-l Fazl was no more, and had not attained the happiness of completing this noble record, this humble individual (Inayatu-lla) should relate the annals of four years which remained unchronicled. And as the second volume of the Shaikh was both deficient in beauty of style, and contained many obsolete words unintelligible to the generality of mankind, a point which was not approved of, he was further directed to arrange his diction and phraseology after the model of the first volume, so that his meaning, though wonderful and sublime, should be clad in the familiar garb of common language, and that it might thus be understood and commended by small and great. My hope is, that by obedience to this mandate, the morning of success and complacency may dawn upon me, and that I may thus secure an ample stock of approbation and advancement! ### [2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.2) This year commenced on Thursday, the 27th Ramazan. \* \* About this time, a letter arrived from the Prince Sultan Daniyal, reporting that (Malik) Ambar had collected his troops in Bidar, and had gained a victory over a party which had been sent to oppose him by Malik Barid. After exacting tribute from him, Malik Ambar successfully attacked the Kutbu-l Mulki territories, and then proceeding towards Telingana, had besieged Mir Murtaza in Pathri. The Prince, therefore, to prevent his junction with the son of Shah ’Ali in Ahmadnagar, had detached the Khan-khanan against him, while Shaikh Abu-l Fazl was ordered against Raju. ### [3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.3) It has already been related, that His Highness the Prince Sultan Salim had set out against the Raja of Ajmir, attended by a train of followers countless as the stars. But as Akbar had now heard of the disturbances in Bengal, he had countermanded the Prince, and directed him to unite his forces with those of Raja Man Singh, to reduce these Eastern rebels, and that the Prince deferred his departure, and merely hunted towards Allahabad. When the Emperor was at Akbarabad (Agra), the Prince wrote to request the honour of an audience, and proceeded as far as Etawa for the purpose; but here doubts were suggested to him by some ill-inclined persons, and he feared to advance any further. His Majesty was no sooner made aware of this circumstance, than he wrote to the Prince, that “if he were earnest in his wish to pay his respects, he ought to display his confidence by doing so alone, and dismiss his attendants to their jagirs; if, on the contrary, suspicion withheld him, he had better retire to Allahabad, there to re-assure his heart, and repair to Court when he was able to do so with full trust and confidence.” The Prince, alarmed at this kind yet disdainful communication, instantly despatched Mir Sadr-i Jahan, who was the chief justiciary of the Imperial dominions, and His Majesty’s agent with the Prince, to his august father, charged with the most submissive apology, and referring to the Mir’s own observation in testimony of his sense of duty and allegiance. He then set out towards Allahabad, and meanwhile an Imperial farman was issued, investing him with the government of Bengal and Orissa, and directing him to despatch his officers to take possession of those two provinces. Raja Man Singh was, at the same time, ordered to transfer the provinces, and to return to Court. ### [4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.4) A splendid victory was gained by the Khan-khanan over Ambar. It had been reported by Mir Murtaza and Sher Khwaja, that Ambar had been joined by Farhad with 2000 horse, and had strengthened himself in Nandeir. The Khan determined to send his own son, Mirza Trich, with a body of brave followers, against him. As fate had ordained the day of punishment for Ambar to approach, he was sufficiently bold to draw out his forces, and prepare for battle in the vicinity of Nandeir. Mirza Trich, chafing at his insolence, marshalled his brave forces and attacked him. The centre and left soon bore down their opponents, and if the right had in like manner gained the same honourable title to fame, it is most probable that the whole of the enemy would have been taken, and the sedition quelled at once. Even as it was, twenty elephants, with all the enemy’s equipage, were taken. ### [5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.5) ’Usman the Afghan trod in the path of rebellion, and crossing the Brahmaputra river, was in vain opposed by Baz Bahadur, the Imperial thanadar, who retired to Bhowal. Raja Man Singh no sooner heard of Baz Bahadur’s retreat, than, marching the whole night, he joined him on the following morning, and attacking the enemy put him to flight, and took many guns and much spoil. The Raja having then again delivered the country to Baz Bahadur, returned to Dacca; but as the officer of the district now formed the idea of crossing the river and seizing upon the country of ’Isa, and Saripur and Bakrampur, the Afghans again assumed a posture of defiance, and defended the approaches both with guns and boats. As the contest continued for some time, the Raja sent a chosen body in advance, with orders to cross the river when they could get the opportunity. But the Afghans opened a discharge of artillery upon them from their boats, and many of the warriors were killed. The Raja now opportunely arrived in person, and with his men boldly crossing the river on elephants, the enemy, astonished at their daring, took to flight. The Raja drew not his rein till he had followed them to Tira and Mahwari. Then Ghazni, the chief of the latter place, submitted, and the Raja pushed on. He took Bakrampur and Saripur, and stationed trusty forces throughout the country. The Afghans then retreated to Sunarganw, while the Raja returned victorious to Dacca. ### [6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.6) As Shaikh Abu-l Fazl adorned the garment of the high consideration in which he was held with the embroidery of hearty fidelity, he had reported to His Majesty some of the youthful indiscretions of the Prince Salim Mirza, the heir-apparent — forgetful that the high road to honour and distinction hath its dangers, and that the branch which wildly ventures to run crookedly must ever bear bitter fruit. To His Majesty’s amiable disposition, therefore, his reports were not entirely acceptable, and, as this soon became current among all classes, Akbar summoned him to Court, and directed him to make over his retinue and command during his absence to his son ’Abdu-r Rahman. Abu-l Fazl reached Sarai Banga, two stages from Gwalior, on the 1st Shahryur. There Bar Singh Deo Bundela, anxious to obtain the favour of the Prince Sultan Salim, planted an ambuscade in his way. Abu-l Fazl's followers apprised him of the danger, and recommended him to retire for protection to Rai Rayan and Raja Rai Singh, who were with 2000 horse at Antari, a distance of only two kos. But the Shaikh, whose hour of death was at hand, and the gem of whose discrimination had therefore grown dull, only replied, “The fear of death is vain, for its period cannot be deferred. I have been raised by my gallantry from the position of being son of a darwesh to the rank of nobility, how then shall I basely seek shelter from another?” The Rajputs soon afterwards placed their rough hands upon his collar, and slew him with his attendants. His head was sent by Bar Singh Deo to the young Prince. His Majesty was much affected on hearing of his death, and he earnestly besought pardon for his sins from the Creator. Orders were issued for bringing Bar Singh Deo to punishment. ### [7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.7) Prince Dāniyal, with the levity of youth, had forgotten the vow which he had made by the head of his august father to forsake the habit of drinking, and had again addicted himself to wine. Akbar addressed to him a letter of exhortation, bidding him take warning by the fate of Prince Sultan Murad, and entreating him, if only out of regard to his earthly parent, to withdraw his hand from the impurity of this venomous and treacherous poison. ### [8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.8) The Sultana Salima Begam took her departure for Allahabad, in order that she might by her influence bring to the Imperial Court the Prince Sultan Salim, who had been repeatedly reported to have thrown the veil of repentance over his offences. He was therefore pressingly and graciously invited to the presence. ### [9](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.9) Bar Singh Deo, the murderer of Abu-l Fazl, had first been pursued by the Rai Rayan to Bhander, and from thence to Irich, a strong fort on the river. When the advanced party of the Imperial troops turned their conquering face against this place, he came out and drew up his troops to dispute the bank of the stream. The Rai Rayan crossed and attacked, and drove him back again into the fort, which was then besieged by the royal forces. The distress of the enemy increased, till the benighted culprit broke from the walls by night, and fled to the jungle. His elephant was slain there; but he contrived, under the darkness of the night, to effect his escape. ### [10](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.10) Forty-eighth Year of the Reign. ### [11](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.11) The Sultana Salima Begam, having interceded between His Majesty and the young prince Salim, reconciled the monarch to the wonted exercise of paternal affection, while at the same time she also procured for Salim the pardon of Akbar’s august mother. When the Prince approached the capital, that venerable matron proceeded some days’ journey to meet him, and brought him to her own private abode. Even His Majesty, to conciliate his illustrious son, advanced several steps to receive him. \* \* After a short interval, His Majesty conferred on him the royal diadem, which is the main source of ornament to the Court and Sovereignty, and the chief light of the pomp of royalty. ### [12](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.12) This short-sighted Raja, who had just now acquired the country of Bangu, and secured possession of the gold hoarded for many years, became elated with the extent of his treasures and the number of his elephants. He had succeeded by his wiles in bringing over Kaid Rai, the zamindar of Bakrampur, who had been forcibly reduced by Man Singh. He then openly rebelled, and assembling an army at Sunarganw, laid siege to a fort in the vicinity. Sultan Kuli Khan the governor bravely defended himself, and eventually sallying forth, dispersed the besiegers. Ahmad, another rebel, then joined the Raja with his forces, and a second time summoned Sultan Kuli. Raja Man Singh, hearing of the increased numbers of the enemy, despatched a force under Ibrahim Atka, Raghu Das, and Dalpat Rai, to his assistance. These soon brought the Magh Raja and all his forces to action, for as victory ever attends the Imperial standards, they attacked him, regardless of the number of his boats and the strength of his artillery. A complete victory was gained. One hundred vessels, of different kinds, were taken; and the Raja was compelled to intrench himself in front of the Imperial troops, to provide safety against their attacks. ### [13](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.13) About the same period the Raja of Banswarra, who had excited a rebellion, was defeated by Mirza Shah Rukh, whose admirable zeal called him to the field, notwithstanding the infirm state of his health. The Raja was defeated after a short contest; his stronghold was taken, and himself driven to the hills. He next raised a party in Malwa, and the Mirza, thinking it more important to repress him than to seize his territory, promptly followed him thither. On this, the rebel immediately returned, and re-occupying his own country, increased in insolence. The roads were impassable in consequence of the rains, and the Mirza, being unable to move his troops, was compelled for the present to suspend the pursuit. ### [14](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.14) His Majesty had already once deputed Prince Salim to uproot the rebellious Rana, and the standards of victory had already overshadowed Udipur. Another force had also been sent to reduce the hill-country. But the Rana escaped to his fastnesses, and the consummation of this important affair was delayed. An order was now again issued that the Prince should a second time brace his courage to the destruction of this doomed infidel. \* \* But the inclinations of the young Prince were not heartily engaged in the enterprise. He reported that his troops were not prepared, and made extravagant demands, both for increased forces and treasure. Moreover, he intimated his wish, that if his exorbitant requests were not complied with, he might be allowed to return to his own jagir. His Majesty, accordingly, guessing the object of his conduct, directed that he might consider himself at liberty to return to Allahabad, and to present himself at Court whenever afterwards he chose to do so. The Prince accepted this permission, and marching on the 6th Azur, crossed the Jumna, near Muttra, and turned towards Allahabad. ### [15](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.15) Shortly after, the irrevocable commands were issued to Prince Sultan Daniyal and the Khan-khanan to march against ’Adil Khan of Bijapur, who was dilatory in the transmission of his tribute, and had otherwise shown himself refractory. \* \* The young Prince was ill, and unable to proceed himself; but by the advice of his counsellors, he deputed Inayatu-lla to Bijapur, with a despatch calculated to excite both the hopes and fears of 'Adil Khan. ### [16](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.16) Raja Man Singh, after defeating the Magh Raja, turned his attention toward Kaid Rai of Bengal, who had collected nearly 500 vessels of war, and had laid siege to Kilmak, the Imperial commander in Srinagar. Kilmak held out, till a body of troops was sent to his aid by the Raja. These finally overcame the enemy, and after a furious cannonade, took Kaid Rai prisoner, who died of his wounds soon after he was brought before the Raja. ### [17](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.17) At this period almshouses were directed to be established throughout the Imperial dominions; also caravanserais for travellers at every stage, where food was to be prepared and held in readiness at all times for the way-worn traveller, who is usually too fatigued to be equal to the exertion of cooking his own repast. ### [18](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.18) Prince Kaikubad, son of Mirza Hakim, having contracted the pernicious habit of indulging in intoxicating drugs, was sent into confinement in the fort of Rantambhor, under the custody of Raja Jagannath, there to be kept until punishment and seclusion from corrupt society should work in him amendment. ### [19](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.19) Forty-ninth Year of the Reign. ### [20](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.20) 'Adil Khan of Bijapur, being now wrought on by the exhortations of Mirza Sharfu-d din, the Imperial ambassador, to offer his allegiance to the State, Mirza Irij was the noble honoured with the charge of extorting both the tribute which he agreed to send, and the litter of his daughter, who was to be united to Prince Sultan Daniyal. That young prince was also prevailed on to proceed with 5000 horse to Ahmadnagar, to celebrate the rejoicings on the occasion of the nuptials. ### [21](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.21) The death of the sister of Raja Man Singh, who was the chief favourite in the harem of the Prince Sultan Salim, occurred at this time. This lady was ever ambitious of an ascendency over the other inmates of the harem, and grew violent at the slightest opposition to her will. Having one day had a quarrel with one of her rivals, she took the opportunity of the Prince’s absence at a hunting party, to swallow a large quantity of opium; preferring, in her fury, the draught of deadly poison to the sweet waters of life. She expired before the Prince, who was recalled from his excursion by the news of her illness, could arrive, and he remained for some days absorbed in grief for her loss. ### [22](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.22) It now became necessary to despatch to the Court of Sultan Daniyal Shaikh Abu-l Khair, brother of Abu-l Fazl, and equally devoted with that chief to the service of the Emperor, to endeavour by any means to bring the young Prince to Court, with the view there to force him to abstain from the ruinous course of inebriety which had now reduced him to the most debilitated condition. ### [23](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.23) Reports arrived that the practice of indulgence in wine drinking, and of the excessive use of opium, had affected the health of the Prince Royal, Sultan Salim, and had made his temper so irritable and tyrannical, that the slightest offences were visited with the severest punishments, that pardon was never thought of, and that his adherents were struck dumb with terror. His Majesty, aware that a word of counsel spoken in season, would avail more than a thousand at a distance, determined to proceed to Allahabad, to attempt the reformation of the Prince. ### [24](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.24) \[The progress of the Emperor to Allahabad\] was arrested by the accounts which he received of the dangerous illness of his august mother, and his affectionate heart was overwhelmed with grief at her distressing state. On the 20th Shahryur she departed, leaving the world in grief. Akbar clad himself in the deepest mourning, shaved his head and beard, and avoided all ornament in his apparel. Her body was conveyed to Dehli. His Majesty himself placed his shoulder under the bier, and helped to bear it for several paces, and the same office was performed by the chief amirs of the State. Her remains were interred near to those of her illustrious husband. ### [25](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.25) The abode of Bar Singh Deo, the murderer of Abu-l Fazl, had been several times attacked and plundered, but the culprit himself had still escaped the vengeful pursuit of Shaikh 'Abdu-r Rahman. Orders were now given for the reinforcement of that officer with as many of the Imperial troops as he might select as worthy, from their valour and conduct, to be partners in the work of retribution. Raja Bikramajit was also associated with him. ### [26](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.26) Fiftieth Year of the Reign. ### [27](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.27) Shaikh 'Abdu-r Rahman and Khwaja 'Abdu-lla reported that they had succeeded in taking the fort of Urcha, one of the strongest in Hindustan, and that the rebel, Bar Singh Deo, had been driven to hide himself like a snake among the wilds, to escape the pursuit of the Imperial warriors. Shortly afterwards another despatch was received from the same chiefs, stating that as the enemy had poisoned all the wells, and 1000 men had died of fever, they had been compelled to abandon Urcha as a place of residence. ### [28](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.28) Shall I talk of the changeableness of this world, or shall I relate the sad tale of this young branch of tender years, or shall I rather acquaint my pen with the evil which his own obstinacy and folly wrought upon himself! The fire of the wine-cup extinguished the light of his natural abilities, and the lamp of his intellect was unable to burn through the abundance of this baneful liquid. The affectionate arguments of His Majesty were disregarded, till by degrees the fumes of wine sapped the strength and vigour of his constitution, and his trembling limbs lost their functions. The Khán-khánán and Khwája Abu-l Hasan used their utmost endeavours, both in obedience to the Imperial orders and the real affection they felt for him, to stop the supply of this deleterious liquor. They posted guards to prevent its introduction; but the base parasites who were about the Prince’s person contrived to introduce the poison unperceived, sometimes concealing it in the barrels of muskets, and sometimes in their turbans. After forty days of illness, the young Prince died, at the age of thirty-three—an event which caused both friends and strangers to sit down in grief and mourning. ### [29](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.29) It has been already related that Bar Singh Deo took refuge in the wilds and forests. He was, nevertheless, pursued by Rája Jai Singh, who shot many of his followers, and at last wounded the blood-stained murderer, who, however, still contrived, though with blistered feet, to effect his escape. ### [30](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.30) On Monday, the 12th Aban, corresponding with the 20th Jumada-l awwal, 1014 Hijra (September, 1605), an illness insinuated itself into the frame of the Emperor, and he became indisposed. Hakim ’Ali, who was the most skilful of physicians, was summoned to attend. After considering the symptoms, he refrained for eight days from administering medicine, under the hope that His Majesty’s vigour of constitution would overcome the disease. On the ninth day, the debility and symptoms appeared to be aggravated, so the physician resorted to the remedies of his art; but they produced no good effect for ten days. The complaint in the bowels increased, and the limbs lost their power. It then became evident that recovery was hopeless, and that the collar of the world was in the clutches of the Fates. On the 9th Azur, corresponding with the night of Wednesday, 12th Jumada-l akhir (13th October, 1605 A.D.), when the age of His Majesty had reached the period of sixty-five lunar years, he bade adieu to life, in the capital of Agra, and took his departure to the paradise of love. On the following day his sacred remains were borne by men of all ranks, in stately and becoming pomp, to the grave, and were interred in the garden of Bihishtabad. ### [31](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot.31) Praise be to God, that this excellent work, the Akbar-nama has been brought to an admirable and approved conclusion! \* \* The second volume, up to the forty-seventh year of the reign, is the composition of the most learned and intelligent Abu-l Fazl, son of Shaikh Mubarak; and from the forty-eighth year, after the death of the celebrated Shaikh, ’Inayatu-lla or Muhammad Salih, after duly preparing himself for the work of history, has thus brought it to an end. --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.takmilah-i-akbar-namah~en-elliot) · Pramāṇa