Storia do Mogor 59.10

59.10

First of all Humayun remembered the holy mendicant Shah Dulah, to whom he gave villages and an income sufficient for him and his descendants, also many privileges, of which they have the enjoyment to this day. This faqir is venerated as a saint, the Mogul kings and princes having much respect for the village which contains his tomb. This village is not far from the town of Little Guzurate (Gujarat), forty leagues from Lahor. His descendants are much favoured and receive many presents from the Mogul princes. But he (Humayun) did not know that he had to die so soon, and his death came to pass in the following manner: Humayun knew full well that after the years of our life all men, great and small, king and subject, are bound to quit this world. He therefore took steps to prepare a mausoleum where his body should repose. He issued orders for the preparation of the materials, and he had already selected the site. This was at the approach to Dihli, close to a long bridge of twelve arches. While the building was being erected he was anxious to inspect it, and mounted to the highest point, not foreseeing that he was going to his destruction. Leaning his breast upon his staff, he admired the beauty and nobility of the structure. His staff slipped, and he fell to the bottom, breaking his bones. He was buried in the building, which stands in the midst of a great garden. It is adorned inside with many paintings and stones of various kinds, and the roof of the dome is gilded.