Later Mughals v1.c9.s30.2

v1.c9.s30.2

Accordingly, on the 26th Muharram (18th December, 1718) Farrukh-siyar embarked in his boat on the Jamuna and was taken to the Wazir's door. Qutb-ul-mulk came out to meet him and bowed his head so as to touch the Emperor's feet. Rich offerings were brought and presented. In return Farrukh-siyar took off the turban he was wearing and placed it on the minister's head along with the costly jewels attached to it, adding a suit of clothes which he had himself worn.* Breakfast was eaten and a siesta taken in the house before his return to the palace. On his departure, after the exchange of many vows and promises, Ratan Chand and some others received robes of honour. Kamwar Khan here justly quotes a line to the effect that such promises were as much to be relied on as the winds of heaven.