Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 16.3.6
A Translation of the Seir Mutaqherin (Haji Mustafa) 16.3.6
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16.3.6
after which Faqhr-eddin taking his leave, went on towards Mursliud-abad, while the other continued his journey to Puraniah, where we shall leave him for a while as we intend to speak hereafter both of his person and administration; our business now being with his thoughtless predecessor, who having left his troops upon the Maha-nudda over against Mincût, crossed the Ganga, and repaired to Mûrshûd-abad, where the Viceroy sent some persons of distinction to welcome him at his landing; and on his coming to pay his respects, he ordered a quilted Carpet or Suzeni to be spread for him, where he got him seated, and where he complimented him with Paan, and Atur or Essence of Roses, as well as Rose-water; and, in short, with all the honorific demonstrations of regard customary in India; after which he appointed a place for his residence, or in other words, for his confinement.