Mughal Administration c6.s2.5

c6.s2.5

The Public Audience being over, the Emperor met his highest ministers and a few select persons in the hall of Private Audience (*Diwān-i-khās*) and transacted business of a confidential nature. Answers to the most important despatches received were here written, and *farmāns* were ordered to be drafted in reply to the others, according to the Emperor's verbal instructions. The highest revenue officers now reported on very important matters connected with the Crownlands &c. and learnt the Emperor's pleasure on each point. The Head Almoner brought to His Majesty's notice special cases of needy men, who received gifts. Then the works of skilful artisans, jewellers &c. and the plans of royal buildings to be constructed were examined and discussed.