Travels in India (Tavernier) 50.7

50.7

he was saluted as King by all the generals and other officers, who took their cue, and at the same moment the name of Shah Jahan as King was passed from mouth to mouth ; the proclamation was made public, and the Empire of the Moguls was assured to him. The young King hearing this news on the road, was so upset by it that he thought of nothing but flight, as he saw himself deserted by almost every one ; and Shah Jahan, not thinking it prudent to pursue him, allowed him to wander for a long time in India as a sort of Fakir. But at length, wearied with that kind of life, he took refuge in Persia, where he was magnificently received by Shah Safvi, who bestowed upon him a pension worthy of a great Prince. He enjoys it still, and I had an opportunity of conversing with him during my travels in Persia, and drank and ate with him.