Travels in India (Tavernier) 24.3.7

24.3.7

but, as I have above related, Mirza Muhammad, his son-in-law, tore them from his hands, and threatened to slay him if he persisted any longer in such a resolution; and this was the reason why the King, who previously had but little liking for him, thenceforward conceived a great affection for him, of which he daily gave him proofs. Aurangzeb having then been obliged to raise the siege, halted some days to rally his troops and receive reinforcements, with which he set himself to besiege Golconda. The fortress was as vigorously attacked as it was vigorously defended; but Mir Jumla, who still retained some regard for the King, and had it, as some persons say with good reason, without proclaiming it openly, did not wish to allow Aurangzeb to proceed to extremities, and by his diplomacy secured a suspension of hostilities for some weeks. Sháh Jahán, father of Aurangzeb, had formerly received kind treatment from the King of Golconda, with whom he had taken refuge when he had lost the battle with his elder brother against the King Jahángir, their father, with whom they had gone to war. Jahangir, having got the elder brother into his power, caused his eyes to be put out; but Shah Jahan, the younger brother, being better advised, took to flight, and the King of Golconda having received him with kindness, they bound themselves together in close friendship—Shah Jahan swearing to his host that he would never fight with him whatever cause might arise.