The Memoirs of Jahāngīr (Jahāngīrnāma) 21.4.4

21.4.4

On this day came the news of the death of Rana Amar Singh, who had died a natural death at Udaipur (become a traveller on the road of non-existence). Jagat Singh, his grandson, and Bhim, his son, who were in attendance on me, were presented with dresses of honour, and an order was given that Raja Kishan Das should proceed with a gracious farman conferring the title of Rana, a dress of honour, a horse, and a private elephant for Kunar Karan, to perform the dues of condolence and congratulation. I heard from people of this country that when it is not the rainy season, and there is no sign of a cloud or lightning, a noise like the voice of the clouds comes from this hill, which they called Garj (thunder). This noise is heard every year or at least every two years. I had repeatedly heard of this also when I was in attendance on the late king. I have written this as it is not devoid of strangeness, but wisdom is from Allah. On Saturday, the 18th, marching 4½ koss, I halted at the village of Sanji. From this stage I entered the pargana of Hazara Qarlugh. On Sunday, the 19th, marching 3¾ koss, I halted at the village of Naushahra. From this place we entered Dhantur. As far as the eye could reach there were green meadows interspersed with the thal-kanwal (hibiscus) and other flowers in bloom. It was a very beautiful sight. On Monday, the 20th, marching koss, the camp was pitched at the village of Salhar. Mahabat K. presented as offerings jewels and inlaid vessels to the value of Rs.