[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912) › v2.c31.20 # History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c31.20 History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c31.20 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c31.20) The astrologers had declared 3 hours 15 minutes from sunrise as the auspicious moment. The whole Court anxiously hung on the lips of the astrologers, who keenly watched their (water) clocks and sand-glasses. At last they gave the signal; the precious moment had arrived; the Emperor, who had been sitting dressed and ready behind a screen, entered the Hall of Public Audience and mounted the throne. At once there was a loud burst of joyous notes from the Imperial band in attendance. The musicians began their songs; the nautch-girls began their dances. - [Previous: v2.c31.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c31.19) - [Next: v2.c31.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c31.21) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c31.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c31.20) · Pramāṇa