Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 3.13.1

3.13.1

As to those infamous individuals, Gionkan and Nazer, the well-deserved fate of the former has been recounted; but what subsequently became of Nazer is not ascertained. In regard to Jessomseingue and Jesseingue, there is some obscurity which I shall endeavour to clear up. A revolt had taken place, headed by a gentile of Visapour, who made himself master of several important fortresses and one or two seaports belonging to the King of that country. The name of this bold adventurer is Seva-Gi, or Lord Seva. He is vigilant, enterprising, and wholly regardless of personal safety. Chah-hestkan, when in the Decan, found in him an enemy more formidable than the King of Visapour at the head of his whole army and joined by those Rajas who usually unite with that prince for their common defence. Some idea may be formed of Seva-Gi's intrepidity by his attempt to seize Chah-hestkan's person, together with all his treasures, in the midst of his troops, and surrounded by the walls of Aureng-Abad. Attended by a few soldiers he one night penetrated into Chah-hestkan's apartment, and would have succeeded in his object had he remained undetected a short time longer. Chah-hestkan was severely wounded, and his son was killed in the act of drawing his sword. Seva-Gi soon engaged in another daring expedition, which proved more successful.