History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c40.s4.5

v3.c40.s4.5

Immediately after the capitulation of Agra fort (8th June 1658), Aurangzib had sealed up all the rooms of royal apparel, furniture, plate, jewels and treasure,—both those attached to the Hall of Private Audience and also those in other places outside the harem. All the property was ordered to be "attached strictly and with every possible care." The jewels and jewelled ware, in particular, were ordered to be kept constantly under lock and seal in the rooms of the *Ghusal-khanah* in charge of Aurangzib's trusted eunuch Mutamad. They were opened very rarely and always in the presence of that eunuch and the responsible superintendent (*darogha*) and keeper (*tahvildar*), and immediately afterwards locked and sealed with triple seals.