Mughal Administration c8.s2.12
Mughal Administration c8.s2.12
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c8.s2.12
"When you are appointed, you should engage a good diwan,—a trustworthy and experienced man who has already done work in the service of some high grandee,—and a munshi (secretary) with similar ability and experience. You should secure a trustworthy mediator or friend (wasilah) at Court to report promptly to the Emperor and take his orders on any affair of the province on which you may write to His Majesty. To this mediator you will have to give presents, for such is the usage of our times. When people visit the tombs of dead saints, they offer flowers and sweetmeats for gaining their favour. How much more are presents necessary for gaining the favour of living men!!