Storia do Mogor 65.17.7

65.17.7

Murad Bakhsh declined to listen to the counsels of the eunuch Shahbaz, ambition to reign misleading his judgment. Then he made ready and started, meeting Aurangzeb, who awaited him near the mountains and woods [175] of Manddo (Mandu). Aurangzeb advanced to greet him, bringing with him his son, Sultan Muhammad; he was received with great respect, addressed as king by Aurangzeb, who stood before him with crossed hands. All the grand promises were renewed. Aurangzeb assured him he made not the slightest pretension to the crown; his only object was to help him (Murad Bakhsh) against Prince Dara, his enemy, and place him upon the throne. To this he had pledged himself solely with a view to retaining his friendship. The two armies marched by equal stages. During this time Aurangzeb repeated continually his promises of friendship. He showed Murad Bakhsh the greatest respect, and always, in public and in private, referred to him and spoke to him as king and sovereign. Aurangzeb let him understand that if he had had any wish to be a king, the affair at Gulkhandah would have sufficed; if he had any esteem for things of this world, he would be already king of Gulkhandah. Murad Bakhsh believed that he was his true friend, that he would perform what he promised, that he sincerely loved him. In return, Murad Bakhsh made him the most magnificent promises.