History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c82.s3.10

v5.c82.s3.10

After a severe battle the rebel was slain (Nov. or Dec. 1685.) His head was cut off by the victor and sent to the Emperor, who on viewing it remarked, "A sparrow decked in a handful of feathers has struck down a high flying falcon!" Muluk Chand was, however, rewarded with increase of rank (500) and the title of Rai-i-raian, the highest that a Hindu civilian could then hold.*