Promotion of Learning in India during Muhammadan Rule (by Muhammadans) c15.s2.41

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¹ Sayyid Aḥmad (Garcin’s Transl., p. 129) confirms the story, but Ferishta differs, and says that the Emperor went there for an airing. See also *Ferishta* vol. ii, pp. 177, 178. Hearn says, “His death was due to his astrological studies. One evening he was told that Venus ought to be visible, and he determined, if he saw the planet, to promote certain nobles, as it would be fortunate to do so.”—Hearn’s *Seven Cities of Delhi*, p. 218.