The Glorious Deeds of ʿĀlamgīr 15: Account of the late King's Family.

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[Text, p. 533.] God had given unto 'Alamgir five sons and five daughters, born of different mothers, and all learned in spiritual and worldly matters. Mention has already been made of them; it now remains to give a short notice of each.
The first son was Muhammad Sultan, born of the Nawab Bai, on the 4th of Ramazan, in the year 1049 A.H. (14th November, 1639 A.D.). His manners were agreeable, he knew the Kuran by heart, and was well acquainted with the Arabic, Turkish and Persian languages. His valour was great. This Prince died in the 21st year of the reign.
The second son, Muhammad Mu'azzam Shah 'Alam Bahadur, was born of the same Nawab Bai, in the end of Rajab, 1053 A.H. (September, 1643 A.D.). While still a boy he acquired a perfect knowledge of the Kuran, and of the science of reading. When so engaged, his voice is pleasing and melodious. So great is his knowledge of law and of the traditionary sayings of the Prophet, that he is held by all the learned men of the day to be unequalled in this accomplishment. He is deeply read in Arabic, and the fluency and elegance of his diction are the wonder of the very Kuran-readers of Arabia. He knows many sorts of writing, is careful of his time, and a protector of the poor.
Prince Muhammad A'zam, the third son, was born of Dilras Banu Begam, daughter of Shah Nawaz Khan Safawi, on the 12th of Sha'ban, in the year 1063 (28th June, 1653). He was distinguished for his wisdom and excellence. He excelled in many ways, and his innate virtues and sagacity rendered him the indispensable companion of the late King. His death occurred on the 18th of Rabi'u-l awwal, only three months and twenty days after that of his royal parent. It was marked by deeds of valour.
The next son, Prince Akbar, was born of Begam on the 12th of Zi-l hijja, in the year 1067 (12th September, 1656 a.d.). He fled from his father, and passed his life in Persia. He died in the 48th year of the reign, but there are two reasons for supposing that his end was a happy one. In the first place, the King remarked that Prince Akbar had always performed his Friday prayers most devoutly; and secondly, his mortal remains lie in the area of the tomb of Imam Riza (on whom be blessings and praise!).
Muhammad Kam Bakhsh, the fifth and last son, was born on the 10th of Ramazan, in the year 1077 (25th February, 1667). His mother was Bai Udipuri. His father instructed him in the word of God, and his knowledge of all known works surpassed that of his brothers. The Turkish language and several modes of writing were familiar to him. He was brave and generous. The death of this Prince took place two years after that of his father.