Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 4.2.7

4.2.7

Assed-khan on observing the Emperor's inclination, answered: "That a fidelity to their word was always incumbent upon Emperors; but that he hoped likewise that the honor of two faithful servants that had zealously served the imperial family for such a number of years, would be guarded from an affront." This answer having eased the Emperor's mind, he directed that Assed-khan should be immediately appointed to the high office of Vekil-Mutlac, or Agent-General and absolute of the Emperor's; and he ordered that he should be invested with a rich Qhylaat or dress of honor. Munaam-khan, at the same time, who had often acted as Agent-General to the Imperial Princes, and as Divan or Superintendent of his Revenue-office, was invested with the Qhylaat of Vezir; and the Imperial Casket and Seal were put in his hands. The rank of these two illustrious men was also settled by the Emperor himself, who directed that after Assed-khan should take his seat on the carpet of Agent-General, and under the canopy of the Vezir-ship, Munaam-khan should walk up to him in a respectful manner, and should present to him the papers that might require his signature. This regulation having satisfied both these illustrious personages, they joined their efforts in dispatching the affairs of state, and in promoting the welfare of the Empire, which conduct after all was their immediate duty, and ought to be the intent and scope of employment and service.