History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s14.4
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s14.4
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v4.c64.s14.4
Afraid of being captured at sea by the imperial fleet, Akbar gave up the idea of a voyage across the Indian Ocean from Mangalore in a private vessel, and begged the Viceroy to send him to Mecca in a Government frigate. This request the Portuguese authorities naturally declined.