History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c69.s4.9

v4.c69.s4.9

"Sayyid Muhammad, the son of Mariam Mughalani, having by the Emperor's order carried a conciliatory letter from Zinat-un-nisa Begam to Akbar, brought back a reply, in which the Prince asked for forgiveness. An imperial farman was at once sent to Akbar assuring him of safety and asking him to come quickly...One month afterwards, spies brought the news that Akbar after roaming in all directions in the valley of despair and finding no way for escape, had gone to Shambhuji, taken aid from him, marched to Mahuli, made war preparations there, and then advanced to Shahpur, wishing to march [towards Surat] by way of Jawhar. The Emperor remarked, ‘Eternal misery has seized him and is making him roam over hills and deserts’.”...