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∗ TAh. 40a-41b; Siyar, iii. 45; Shākir 71; Bayān 273; Muz. 60-62. But Chahār Gul. 408a says that there was a terrible tumult and noise in Delhi that evening for six hours after the deed. Muz. 62 admits that such of Javid Khan's belongings as had accompanied his cortege to Safdar Jang's house were plundered by Mughalia troops and the ruffians of the city, (very probable.) This last author praises Jāvid Khan for his buildings, namely, a mansion on the bank of the Jamuna, the Matin-i-mazhab mosque with gilt domes in front of the fort, a strong wall around the marketplace of Haidarganj, a deep and spacious well (bāoli) and a bridge near Haidarganj, and adds: He is not dead, who leaves behind him on earth Bridge and church, well and travellers' rest-house.