تحفة النظار في غرايب الامصار وعجايب الاسفار 10.1.5

10.1.5

It is the custom of the King of Hind, Sultan Abū al-Mujāhid Muḥammad Shāh, to honour foreigners, to show them affection, and to single them out for governorships and high ranks. Most of his intimates, chamberlains, viziers, qāḍīs and relatives by marriage are foreigners. He issued an order that foreigners in his country be called the aʿizza (honoured ones), and this became a proper name for them. Everyone coming to this king must bring a gift to present to him, offering it as a means of access to him, and the Sultan rewards him for it many times over. Much will be said later about the gifts of foreigners to him.