Mughal Administration c13.s1.2

c13.s1.2

"The custom of this Mughal Emperor is to take possession of his noblemen's treasure when they die, and to bestow on their children what he pleaseth ; but commonly he dealeth well with them, possessing them with their father's land, dividing it amongst them : and unto the eldest son he hath a very great respect, who in time receiveth the full title of his father." (Purchas, iii. 34.)