Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 19.10.2

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all considerable events, of which we shall speak fully in this Second Volume, when we shall come to recount the history of the Emperors, and principal men of Hindostan. Then shall we relate the events happened at the capital and its environs; then shall we mention, occasionally, what shall prove remarkable in them, as well as in the more distant provinces of the Empire, towards the Decan. At present our business is with the Prince Aaly-goher. — Zinet Mahal, his mother, having obtained leave from her husband, the Emperor Alemghir the second, sent for my illustrious father at the gate of the sanctuary, where she put the Prince's hand in that nobleman's hand, tenderly recommended him to his care, interchanged with him the most solemn and most tremendous oaths; and made use of so many entreaties, and so many tears, that my forgiven father was overcome by such an unexpected scene; and from that moment resolved firmly to support him with all the vigour and fidelity in his power. He then took the Prince apart, and encouraged him to make some efforts in his own cause; as we are going soon to mention. For we intend to recount in this Volume, whatever concerns this Prince's wars and journeys; and in particular, his expedition into these Eastern countries; and we shall reserve for the following sheets, whatever is relative to his taking possession of Shah-djehan-abad, or refers to the countries in the environs of that capital.