Storia do Mogor 65.16.5

65.16.5

' Most prudent and most faithful brother Aurangzeb, Champion of the Quran ! — Upon the receipt of your letter I was much gratified at the goodwill you enounce towards me, still more to find you so zealous for the Quran, and so ready to save our religion from the destruction that threatens it, should either of our two brothers become emperor. As I wish to prove myself grateful for the many kindnesses you show me, I accept the proposal that you make to me, and give you my word, attested by an oath on the Quran, to maintain your family in their rank as princes, and, above all, treating your own person in conformity with your directions, shall always hold you in respect and in loco parentis. As a mark of the great affection with which I accept your exhibition [of love], I employ the hundred thousand rupees on soldiers, whom I am sending to take the castle of Surat. I am making ready for the junction of our two armies, to carry out what Allah the Most High shall inspire. Awaiting further news, and believing that their can be no doubt of what you have promised me, your faithful brother, MURAD BAKHSH.'