[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Later Mughals (1707–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later) › [Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirīn](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin) › [A Translation of the Seir Mutaqherin (Haji Mustafa)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa) › 16.3.2 # Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 16.3.2 A Translation of the Seir Mutaqherin (Haji Mustafa) 16.3.2 - **Language:** English ### [16.3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa.16.3.2) The truth is, that he was not only much superior to them, but also equal, if not superior, to any potentate of his time, either in reputation, or in real power. He therefore rejected Seif-qhan's invitations and offers ; he even found so much fault with the request, that he was heard to say to his intimates, " That although Seif-qhan was a " Lord of the rank of seven thousand horse, and a son of Emir- " qhan, the famous Viceroy of CabSl, yet, after all, he would not " be deemed anything higher or better than a Fodjdar of PSrania ; " and since he used once a year, to comply so far with the rules " of decency, as to come down to MSrshSd-abad to see Djaafer- " qhan and Shudjah-qhan, and Ser-effraz-qhan, why then does " he not come to see me likewise ? Possibly the gentleman thinks " such a condescendence beneath his rank and dignity." Seif-qhan, who was not informed of these sentiments, and who expected that the Viceroy would, like his brother and nephew, cross over, and accept his presents, sent him an invitation whilst he was passing by Taliagary. But the invitation, although noticed and even respectful, was rejected, and the message was answered in these very words : " If to see me is the whole matter, why " does he not come to Mursud-abad, as he always took care to " do with the former Nazems of Bengal." Seif-qhan on hearing this answer, repented of his having come so far, and he returned to Purania, his capital ; - [Previous: 16.3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa.16.3.1) - [Next: 16.3.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa.16.3.3) - [Up: 16.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa.16.3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa.16.3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.later.siyar-al-mutaakhkhirin~en-mustafa.16.3.2) · Pramāṇa