[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Travellers (1500–1858)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel) › [Histoire de la dernière révolution des États du Grand Mogol](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier) › [Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable) › 5.6.2 # Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 5.6.2 Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable) 5.6.2 - **Language:** English ### [5.6.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.5.6.2) and its apartments are decorated with gold and azure, exquisite paintings and magnificent mirrors. Before taking our final leave of the fortress, I wish to recall your attention to the Am-Kas, which I am desirous to describe as I saw it during certain annual festivals; especially on the occasion of the rejoicings that took place after the termination of the war. Never did I witness a more extraordinary scene. The King appeared seated upon his throne, at the end of the great hall, in the most magnificent attire. His vest was of white and delicately flowered satin, with a silk and gold embroidery of the finest texture. The turban, of gold cloth, had an aigrette whose base was composed of diamonds of an extraordinary size and value, besides an Oriental topaz, which may be pronounced unparalleled, exhibiting a lustre like the sun. A necklace of immense pearls, suspended from his neck, reached to the stomach, in the same manner as many of the Gentiles wear their strings of beads. The throne was supported by six massy feet, said to be of solid gold, sprinkled over with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. I cannot tell you with accuracy the number or value of this vast collection of precious stones, because no person may approach sufficiently near to reckon them, or judge of their water and clearness; - [Previous: 5.6.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.5.6.1) - [Next: 5.6.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.5.6.3) - [Up: 5.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.5.6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.5.6.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.5.6.2) · Pramāṇa