History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c39.s3.6

v3.c39.s3.6

The gifts from Persia consisted of 66 swift Iraqi horses and a round pearl weighing 37 carats and valued at Rs. 60,000,—the whole being worth Rs. 4,22,000. The Shah in his letter congratulated Aurangzib on his accession and offered his friendly help whenever the Mughal Emperor would need it; he referred to the long-standing friendship between the royal houses of Persia and India, made much of Shah Tahmasp's assistance to Humayun in recovering his throne, went through the history of Qandahar, remarking how he had most reluctantly used force in taking it from Shah Jahan's hands, and concluded by wishing that the relations between them might continue friendly in future in spite of his retaining that fort.