Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 3.10.2

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beloved and feared by his soldiers, and in possession of the finest province in Hindoustan. The transactions in which he had been engaged in Golkonda proved his impatient and daring spirit, and directly to refuse compliance with his request would unquestionably have been attended with danger. Aureng-Zebe acted upon this occasion with his wonted prudence and address. He sent to the Emir his wife and daughter, together with his son's children; created him Fig. 7.— Amir Jumla amusing himself in his Zenana, Mir-ul-omrah, the highest rank that can be conferred by the King upon a favourite; and appointed the son, Mahmet Emir-Khan, Grand Bakchis, or Grand Master of the Horse, the second or third situation in the state, which, however, confines the possessor to the court, rendering it difficult, if not impossible, for him to remain at a distance from the King's person. Jemla was also confirmed in the Government of Bengale. Foiled in his object, the Emir felt that a second demand for his son could not be made without offending the King, and that his wisest course was to express gratitude for all these marks of royal favour.