Mughal Administration c12.s4.12

Language: English

c12.s4.12

"His Majesty, from religious motives, dislikes the name *banda* or slave ; for he believes that mastership belongs to no one but God. He, therefore, calls this class of men *chelas*, which Hindi term signifies a faithful disciple. Through His Majesty's kindness, many of them have chosen the road to happiness (i.e. embraced the divine faith of Akbar)". (*Ain.* i. 253.)

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