Storia do Mogor 65.11.6

65.11.6

The second son of King Shahjahan was called Xaxujo (Shah Shuja') — that is to say, 'Valiant King.' He was arrogant, and reputed to be courageous, steadfast, and prudent in his undertakings. He knew how to acquire friends likely to aid him in his important and seasonable affairs. At the court of his father he had many agents, especially when he was in Bengal. These persons were able to seduce from the court of his brother Dara the best soldiers, artillerymen, and engineers by money grants and promises of doubling their pay. Besides this, he maintained a great friendship with Rajah Jasont Sing (Jaswant Singh Rathor), an ally of Prince Dara; and in the harem he had his sister Genorara Begom, who acted for him, and reported to him all that went on. I have nothing to write about that princess, and may be excused from taking that trouble. I will only state that she was proud, very passionate, fancied herself clever, was envious, not generous, and, furthermore, not good-looking.