Storia do Mogor 80.3

80.3

This quarrel between them lasted a long time, until Shahjahan in a rage wrote to Aurangzeb that he must remember that, after all, whatever he did proceeded from force belonging originally to the man from whom he derived his life. Besides the reasons given by Shahjahan in his own behalf, Mahabat Khan, governor of Kabul, did not fail to transmit to Aurangzeb a long argument, in which he described the qualities of Shahjahan and the deeds of Aurangzeb, a vigorous defence of the father against the son. Affected by these letters, Aurangzeb began to soften and show himself more compassionate to his father. By other letters he attempted to mollify him, sent him numerous presents, wrestlers to help to pass his time, players on instruments to alleviate the weariness of prison, and other playthings suitable to Shahjahan's habits while still free and emperor.