History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c13.77

v1.c13.77

Aurangzib even begged Shah Jahan not to answer Qutb-ul-mulk’s submissive letter, nor to listen to the intercessions of Dara and others on his behalf,—because it would result in a great sacrifice of expected gain! When Mir Jumla’s son would reach the Court, he would tell the Emperor all about the wealth and weakness of the Golkonda king, and suggest the means of squeezing the utmost out of him. In short, as he wrote, the Emperor “should make the most of this splendid opportunity.”*