Maʾathir-i Jahangiri 1.3

1.3

Under these circumstances, it was expedient to take measures to arrest the evil before it could occur. Finding that the only remedy depended entirely upon the Shaikh’s destruction, he called Raja Bir Singh Deo, son of Raja Budhkar, whose territory lay on the road which the Shaikh must take, and who was one of the servants of the throne, and told him that the Shaikh was about to proceed unattended to the Court, and that if he would put an end to his existence, he should obtain great rewards and favours. The Rajá willingly undertook the task, and hastily marched in that direction. Assisted by the divine power, he soon waylaid the Shaikh, while he was passing through his territory. After a short skirmish, the Shaikh’s attendants were dispersed, and he himself was slain. His head was sent to Allahabad by a confidential servant, who communicated all that had transpired. Great fear and consternation prevailed in men’s minds in consequence of this transaction, and as for the Emperor, although it excited his highest indignation, yet the deed done by Nar Singh Deo enabled the Prince to visit his father without any apprehension, and in a short time His Majesty’s sorrow wore off, and he received the Prince with kindness. * * *