Later Mughals v2.c13.s15.3

v2.c13.s15.3

After a little time had elapsed, and the rumours of Abdullah Khan's preparations grew louder, the Emperor addressed a farman to him. His Majesty was still awaiting his arrival at Court, as promised in his letter, and had looked for him every day. "Now comes the unexpected report that he has hurried off to Dihli, has brought a royal Prince from the State prison, has placed him on the throne and enlisted a great army. If the cause of this conduct be the death of his brother, (although against God's decrees man is helpless), the Holy Law provides for retaliation (qisas). Through God's favour the man in fault has received his punishment. If at first, owing to human weakness, angry thoughts arose, he must now submit himself to God's decrees. To place reliance on an army and cannon is not only to resist God's vicegerent, but is unfitted to the character of such a mighty noble. Let him come himself to the Presence, and whatever he wishes shall be done. He has not made any application. Let him come without delay and lay his case, in his own way, before His Majesty. His Majesty has no other thought than his subjects' welfare, and his heartfelt desire is that such a nobleman may not come to be evil-spoken of among the people. Thus it is fitting for him to give attentive ear to these words; and having understood them and well reflected, let him act accordingly." [Shiu 56a.]