The Memoirs of Jahāngīr (Jahāngīrnāma) 24.10

24.10

Lakhmi Chand, the Raja of Kamaun, one of the chief Rajas in the hills, was son of Raja Rai, who, at the time of waiting upon the late King, sent a petition, asking that the son of Raja Todar Mal might lead him to the royal presence, and his request was complied with. Lakhmi Chand now likewise begged me to order the son of I'timadu-d daula to conduct him to the Court ; and to meet his wishes, I sent Shahpur to bring him into my presence. The hill-chief had brought a great number of the valuable rarities of his mountains for my acceptance. Amongst them were beautiful strong ponies called Guts, several hawks and falcons, numerous pods of musk, and whole skins of the musk-deer with the musk in them. He also presented me with various swords which were called khandah and katara. This Raja is the richest hill-chief, and it is said that there is a gold mine in his territory. As Khwaja Jahan had greatly distinguished himself in architecture, I sent him to Lahore to build a handsome palace for me.