Muntakhab al-lubab 156.2

156.2

In the brief reign of Jahandar, violence and debauchery had full sway. It was a fine time for minstrels and singers and all the tribes of dancers and actors. There seemed to be a likelihood that kazis would turn toss-pots, and muftis become tipplers. All the brothers and relatives, close and distant, of Lal Kunwar, received mansabs of four or five thousand, presents of elephants, drums and jewels, and were raised to dignity in their tribe. Worthy, talented, and learned men were driven away, and bold impudent wits and tellers of facetious anecdotes gathered round. Among the stories told is the following.