Storia do Mogor 204: Names of the King's Shields.

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Aftab Alem Aftab-i-'Alam Sun of the World Matab Alam Mahtab-i-'Alam Moon of the World Sae Alam Sayah-i-'Alam Shadow of the World Roshonay Alem Roshanae-'Alam Splendour of the World
Besides the shields herein given, there are many others made of rhinoceros hide, which will resist a musket-ball. There is a different kind, made of buffalo hide, which an arrow cannot penetrate, and it is some of these that are presented to officers.