History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c38.s4.3

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† The fullest account of Sarmad is given in Dabistan 194-196, which should be supplemented by selections from his poetry as given in Madhodas's Bustan-i-marafat, Indian Antiquary, 1910, 121-122, and (a few) Aqil Kh. 89-90. His life and execution, Aqil Khan, 89-90; Storia, i. 223 (as Dara's favourite 'atheist'), 384; anecdotes recorded in Ind. Antiq. as cited; Bernier, 317 (beheaded for "his obstinate refusal to put on wearing apparel"); M.U. i. 226-227 (useful). J. A. S. B. 1924, pp. 111-122. He was buried north-east of the Jama Masjid, Delhi.