Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c5.s1.93

c5.s1.93

² Compare the scene of confusion that followed the death of Muhammad Tughluq in Sind, in C.H., I, III, 173. Compare the devices of the Wazir of Firuz Shah Tughluq during his long absence in Sind and Orissa in 'Afif's Chronicle; compare Abu'l Fazl for a summary (in A.N.I., 364) and the account of Sidi 'Ali Reis (Vambery) for the devices which were used on the death of Humayun in Delhi, to remove every suspicion from the public mind until Prince Akbar returned to the town. It was officially reported that the Emperor had recovered from a slight indisposition, and to give a practical shape to this bulletin, a stratagem was used. A certain Mulla Bikasi who bore a striking resemblance to the late emperor was made to impersonate him. He was placed on the imperial throne, arrayed in royal robes; his face and eyes were veiled. The chamberlains and secretaries carried on their official work as was usual for them. 'The physicians were handsomely rewarded' notes the Admiral who was the first to suggest the idea 'and the recovery of the monarch was universally credited.'