Later Mughals v1.c9.s22.21
Later Mughals v1.c9.s22.21
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v1.c9.s22.21
Farrukh-siyar's reckless mode of enriching Muhammad Murad is shown by one anecdote. One day he spoke to the Emperor about a ring. Orders were at once given to bring a valuable ring from the imperial jewel-house; and ten or twelve trays, full of rings, were brought. Farrukh-siyar said to Muhammad Murad: "Hold out your skirt." He did so. Then Farrukh-siyar several times took up double handfuls of rings, and emptied them into his skirt. Qutb-ul-mulk and others present remonstrated but without effect. [Shiu Das, 16.]