History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c31.22

v2.c31.22

The courtiers did homage by bowing low and raising their hands to their forehead, while they shouted 'Long live the Khalif of the Age!' The Emperor rewarded them all with robes of honour (*khilat*). The royal attendants swung round perforated flasks of scented water, and splashed the assembled throng with liquid fragrance. Trays of betel leaf (*pan*) were distributed to all. The air was charged with the fragrance of attar, musk and ambergris. The vapour of burning incense and aloe wood sweetened the atmosphere.