تحفة النظار في غرايب الامصار وعجايب الاسفار 13.21.3

13.21.3

ولنعد لما قصدناه فنقول: ولما انصرفنا عن دار السلطان خرج الوزير ونحن معه إلى باب الصرف وهم يسمونه باب الحرم، وهنالك سكنى المخدومة جهان، فلما وصلنا بابها نزلنا عن الدواب وكل واحد منا قد أتى بهدية على قدر حاله، ودخل معنا قاضي قضاة المماليك كمال الدين بن البرهان، فخدم الوزير والقاضي عند بابها، وخدمنا كخدمتهم، وكتب كاتب بابها هدايانا، ثم خرج من الفتيان جماعة وتقدم كبارهم إلى الوزير فكلموه سرا ثم

Let us now return to the description of our arrival at Dehli. When we arrived at this place, the Vizier having previously met us, we came to the door of the Sultan’s haram, to the place in which his mother, El Makhduma Jahan resides, the Vizier, as also the Kazi of the place, being still with us. These paid their respects at the entrance, and we all followed their example. We also, each of us, sent his present to her, which was proportionate to his circumstances. The Queen’s secretaries then registered these presents, and informed her of them. The presents were accepted, and we were ordered to be seated. Her viands were then brought in; we received the greatest respect and attention in their odd way. After this, dresses of honour were put upon us, and we were ordered to withdraw to such places as had been prepared for each of us. We made our obeisance and retired accordingly. This service is presented, by one’s bowing the head, placing one of the hands on the earth, and then retiring.