The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c24.17

v3.c24.17

Of the circumstances in which the ode was composed and sent a graceful story is told. A‘zam, stricken down by a dangerous malady, abandoned hope of life and directed that three girls of his harem, named ‘Cypress,’ ‘Rose,’ and ‘Tulip’ should wash his corpse and prepare it for burial. He escaped death and, attributing his