History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c37.s9.7
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c37.s9.7
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v3.c37.s9.7
The KHAN-I-SAMAN, also styled Mir-i-saman, was both Lord High Steward and Lord Chamberlain. "He had charge of the whole expenditure of the royal household in reference to both great and small things," (Storia, ii. 419), and of the various departments of stores and workshops. During marches he used to accompany the Emperor and control all the workmen, servants and stores of the household. The following is a list of Aurangzib's Chamberlains† :—