[Text, vol. iii. p. 195.] On the 2nd Ázar, Muzaffar Khán, Rájá Todar Mal, and Khwája Sháh Mansúr were summoned to a council at Kot-pakalí, where many important matters were discussed and settled. Bihár was given to Shujá'at Khán, Mír Mu'izzu-l Mulk and other adherents. The mint of the Empire, which had been under the management of a chaudhari, was now divided.* That of Fathpúr was placed under the direction of Khwája 'Abdu-s Samad, the elegant penman (shírín-kalam); that of Lahore under Muzaffar Khán; of Bengal, under Rájá Todar Mal; of Jaunpúr, under Khwája Sháh Mansúr; of Guja-rát, under Khwája 'Imádu-d dín Husain; and of Patna, under Ásaf Khán. On the same day an order was issued, directing the coinage of four-cornered rupees.

European Novelties.

[Text, vol. iii. p. 196.] Hájí Habíb had been sent to the port of Goa, with a large sum of money and intelligent artisans, to examine and bring to the Emperor's knowledge the various productions of art and skill to be found in that town. He now returned to Court, having with him a number of men clad in Christian garb, and beating drums and playing European instru­ments. He presented fabrics which he had selected. The artisans who had gone there to acquire knowledge exhibited their skill, and received applause. Musicians of that country played upon various instruments, especially upon the organ, and gave great delight to all who heard them.

Defeat of the Rájá of Madhgarh.

[Text, vol. iii. p. 196.] This zamíndár having been guilty of some overt acts, Sádik Khán was sent with a considerable force to induce him by kind words to return to his allegiance, or to compel him, if necessary. The Imperial force prepared to make its way through the jungle to the town of Úndacha,* which is the principal place of that chief. When they approached the fort of Karhará,* they found that Paramánand Panwár had shut the fort, and prepared against a siege. The royal forces invested the place, and in short time it was compelled to capitu­late. The army then pursued its march, but was greatly impeded by the dense woods. Cutting their way through, they reached the Satdhára,* on the north of Úndacha. The army of the insurgent was arrayed for battle on its banks. Skirmishes went on for a day or two, and the Imperial army was at last directed to cross the river. [Severe fighting, with varying results.] The enemy were at length defeated and put to flight, and their camp was plundered. ^{* *} Horal Deo, the eldest son of the Rájá, was killed. ^{* *} Rám Sáh, another son, was wounded, and fled, and near 200 Rájpúts were slain.