Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c9.s2.4

v1.c9.s2.4

Hāji Ahmad’s buried treasure was dug out from beneath the stone of the Prophet’s footprint where he used to keep it concealed. Sixty to seventy *lakhs* of Rupees in gold and silver coins besides jewellery were secured in his house. Zainuddin’s house yielded about three *lakhs* according to popular report, but only a few thousands according to another statement. “During their few days of power the Afghāns robbed and dishonoured the people of Patna to an unspeakable extent.” (*Siyar*, ii. 159—163.) “In the same way they surrounded the houses of the great men of the city and robbed them.