Tadhkirah i Anand-Ram “Mukhlish” 7: Copy of the Shah's Letter above mentioned.

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To the exalted and most noble of Khans, the illustrious Zakariya Khan, Nazim of the provinces of Lahore and Multan, with assurances of our warmest friendship, be it known that, whereas His Majesty has resolved to make a tour this year through the country of Sind, in order to chastise certain rebellious chieftains in those parts, and whereas it is deemed probable that one or more of these chiefs may attempt to fly towards Multan, which would render it necessary for the conquering army to cross the river Sind, to pursue and capture the fugitives; and whereas between this powerful government and that of Hindustan there exists perfect concord, it is necessary that the illustrious Nazim should be prepared to move from Lahore towards Multan on receiving an order to this effect, and with his troops guard the approaches to this city, that those who may cross the river may be punished, and such energy displayed for this purpose as may render unnecessary the co-operation of the royal forces. In addition the Khan may rest assured of the kindly feelings of the Emperor of Emperors towards him, and may expect everything from his generosity. Written on the 21st of Jumada-s sani, a.h. 1152.