Padshah-namah 4.2

4.2

He then retired from Malwa to Burhanpur, and engaged in the duties of his office. But when it was reported to the Emperor that the country of Balaghat, which Khan-Jahan had given to Nizamu-l Mulk, still remained in his possession, and had not been recovered, the Emperor appointed Mahabat Khan to the governorship of the Dakhin. Khan-Jahan then returned to Court. The Emperor paid little heed to the reports and observations about his improper conduct, and for eight months passed no rebuke upon him. He still continued moody and discontented, and ready to listen to the incitements and suggestions of mischievous men. * * One night Lashkari, son of Mukhlis Khan, in a malicious, mischief-making spirit, told the son of Khan-Jahan that he and his father were to be made prisoners on the following day or the next. * * The son told his father, whose apprehensions were instantly aroused by this malicious report, and he kept close to his quarters with two thousand Afghan followers. His Majesty asked Yaminu-d daula Asaf Khan the reason why Khan-Jahan did not attend the darbar, and after inquiry had been made, it was ascertained that he had fears and suspicions, and he begged for a letter under the Emperor's signature, forgiving him all his offences, and relieving him from all his fears. * * The Emperor graciously acceded to his request, and sent him a kind letter under his own hand. He then came to Court and paid his respects.