The Memoirs of Bābur 935.4.6

935.4.6

(_Dec. 12th_) On Saturday the 29th of the first Rabī`, `Askarī was made to put on a jewelled dagger and belt, and a royal dress of honour, was presented with flag, horse-tail standard, [Sidenote: Fol. 351.] drum, a set (6-8) of _tīpūchāq_ (horses), 10 elephants, a string of camels, one of mules, royal plenishing, and royal utensils. Moreover he was ordered to take his seat at the head of a _Dīwān_. On his mullā and two guardians were bestowed jackets having buttons[2368]; on his other servants, three sets of nine coats. (_aa. Bābur visits one of his officers._) (_Dec. 13th_) On Sunday the last day of the month (_Rabī` I. 30th_)[2369] I went to Sl. Muḥammad _Bakhshī's_ house. After spreading a carpet, he brought gifts. His offering in money and goods was more than 2 _laks_.[2370] When food and offering had been set out, we went into another room where sitting, we ate _ma`jūn_. We came away at the 3rd watch (midnight?), crossed the water, and went to the private house. (_bb. The Āgra-Kābul road measured._)