Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 4.12.6

4.12.6

It was at last agreed that the Qhalissah should remain with Lotf-ollah-khan-sadyc, and the High-sadrship, with Afzol-khan; but this agreement, which seemed to have quashed much acrimony and discontent, did not fail to leave deep impressions on both sides. Nevertheless, the original cause of these commotions in the Empire, and of the insubordination in the grandees, (commotions which redounded to the ill renown of the Seids, and which at last overwhelmed their own house and family)—the original cause of the commotions in the Empire, I say,—may be traced in the Emperor's incapacity and in the particular cast of his genius. Feroh-syur had neither the extent of genius, nor the firmness of temper, nor the keenness of penetration, requisite in an Emperor. He was low-spirited, and homely-minded, as well as sordidly inclined; or if at any time he chanced to shew any liberality in his disposition, it was when he enjoyed the company of some low vile people, equally destitute of morals and capacity; and then he would thoughtlessly bestow on them, presents which they did not know what to do with, and offices which they were unable to manage. Such a disposition of mind bordered upon prodigality undoubtedly, but yet produced some present advantages, which being laid hold of by sycophants and other people of that stamp, never failed to be received with the highest applause; but such applause, however, as will never reach posterity.