You heard how he urged on the steed of love's surcease
And how no dust of reproach rose from under the heel.
On the 17th Rai Patr Dās was made Dīwān. An order was given that as in the case of Moaffar K. and Rajah Todar Mal, he and Khwāja Shamsu-d-dīn should help one another in carrying on the work. In a short time the affairs of the Panjāb were left to the Khwāja. Apparently interested motives prevailed and prevented the sovereign from looking closely into the matter. On the 27th Kaliyār* Bahādur did homage, and was exalted by royal favours, and received the title of Bahādur K. He was one of the army-leaders of Tūrān. 'Abdullah K. gave Herāt to him. When 'Abdullah K. died, and the old servants became dispersed on account of 742 his son's improper conduct, Kaliyār quickly came to Qandahār, and from there to court, and obtained his heart's desire. On 1 Tīr, Ḥasan K.—who was an old servant—died of illness, and Khwājagī Muḥammad Ṣāliḥ, the grandson of Khwāja 'Abdullah Marwārīd—who was for some time Ṣadr—died in Delhi. H.M.'s kindness took care of the survivors. On the 5th Jagat Singh, Ḥāshim Beg, and other soldiers from the northern mountains, obtained audiences, and were rewarded for their good service. They brought Malūk Cand, the Rajah of Nagarkot, to court, and he was exalted by gifts and forgiveness.
One of the occurrences was a fresh proof of H.M.'s knowledge of mysteries. During the lifetime of 'Abdullah K., the ruler of Tūrān, when news came of his son's indecent conduct, H.M. said: “If he does not refrain from evil deeds, he will not have any share of youth or of dominion, but will soon go down into the pit of annihilation.” When he took to troubling his father, H.M. said, “It is strange that his death is being delayed.” At this time that man of crooked ways did die, and heaped up everlasting disgust (for himself). When 'Abdullah K. died, Usbeg K., his cousin, invested Samarkand, and Muḥammad Bāqī defended it. He failed and returned to Akhsī. Tawakal came to besiege Bokhāra, and he, on hearing of the coming of 'Abdu-l-Mūmīn, retired without effecting his purpose. The garrison came out and fought and he was wounded and went off, and died of the wound. Ten days afterwards 'Abdu-l-Mūmīn came with a large force and sate on the throne in Samarkand, and made Muḥammad Bāqī his Vakīl. Qul Bābā, who was his father's Vakīl, and whom the son disliked for his honest speech, was seized by his faithless servants and brought from Herat. In consequence of an old grudge he put him to death. He also sent after him (i.e. killed) those who had brought him. Many lost their lives in these disturbances. From there he went to Tāshkend, and put to death Dastam* Sulān his own uncle with his two sons, who had long been living in retirement. Then he invested Akhsī in order to attack Uzbeg Sulān. After three days the latter died of illness. Then he returned to Samarkand and Bokhāra. On account of the heat he marched at night. Some lay in wait for him, and on the 9th (Tīr = 19 June, 1598) they shot him with arrows near Ẓāmin, and Transoxiana became subject to provincial rulers. On the 10th Āṣaf K. arrived. When H.M. was somewhat satisfied about the administration of Kashmīr he summoned him to come post. In three days he traversed hills and plains, and arrived at court, and was received with royal favour. On the 24th Bhāwal* Anaga died. She was the daughter of Rai Jogā Parhār. In the time of Firdus Makāni 743 (Bābur) her father sent her to serve Jinnat Ashiyānī when he was in the eastern districts. Her form and manners were approved, and for some time she was exalted by being in the harem. When Miriam-Makāni was married (to Humāyūn) she was united to Jalāl Goīnda (singer or reciter). She was the first to give milk to the world's lord. She spent her life in propriety. H.M. was grieved at her departure, and begged forgiveness for her from God. On the 32nd Jagannāth did homage. He took leave from Prince Sulān Murād and went to his own home, and came to court without orders. For some time he was not admitted to an audience. On this day compassion was taken on his simplicity and he was received with favour. In this year Pattan of the Deccan was taken. It is an ancient city on the banks of the Godavery. M. 'Alī Beg Akbarshāhī took it. The enemy fought and then fled. At this time great favour was shown to the cultivators in Afghanistan. On 25 Amardād 1/8th of the rental of Kabul and its dependencies was remitted for eight years, and many men rejoiced. On 31st M. Kaiqubād had a son. He was the elder son of M. Ḥakīm. H.M. married him to the daughter of 'Āqil Ḥusain M., the brother of Muḥammad Ḥusain M. At this time she brought forth a son. H.M. had a feast of joy, and gave him the name of Hormuz. On 1. Shahrīyūr Āṣaf K. returned to Kashmīr, after receiving many instructions. On the 9th Maulānā* Shāh Muḥammad of Shahābād died. He possessed a knowledge of rational and traditional sciences. He obtained his heart's desire by becoming a disciple* of H.M. On the 18th Sarmast, the son of Dastam K. died. He passed away in his youth from drinking. On the 31st Sher Beg Yasawālbāshī was sent to Bengal in order to get information about that country. He was also to choose some of the choice elephants of the officers as presents. In this year and month the folly of Moaffar Ḥusain M. of Qandahār was again pardoned. As improper Turks opened the hand of oppression it was arranged that he should have a money-allowance instead of administrative power, and his fiefs were made crown-lands. He took leave to go to Mecca and went off. At the first stage he got bewildered by the hardships and his own feebleness, and was ashamed of his volatility. H.M. recognised his rank and recalled him. On 1 Mihr he was exalted by doing homage. On the 11th the fort of Pūnā* was taken. It is one of the famous forts of Berār, and is situated on a hill. It has a river on three sides which is never fordable. Bahādur-al-Mulk and some brave men surrounded it. Naṣīb-al-Mulk was aroused by want of food and surrendered the keys 744 and submitted. On the 26th October 1598, Khwāja* Ashraf died. He was the son of Khwāja 'Abdu-l-bārī, and by the interval of two generations he is the son of Khwāja Aḥrār. After delivering* the message from Tūrān he fell ill, and died. On the 29th Sālbahān and Rūp had the honour of an audience. Prince Sulān Murād designed to come to court when he was summoned, but the leaders did not abandon their interested views and petitioned to the effect that the departure of the prince would cause confusion. After this, whatever order was issued would be obeyed, and the Khān-khānān represented that he would return and that the Prince would come. H.M. did not approve and was displeased. On the 30th the solar weighment took place. H.M. was weighed against twelve articles. The world rejoiced, and the empty-handed had happy times. On this day Shāh Qulī K. Maḥram came from Agra, and was exalted by favours. In this year and month Partāb Singh, the son of Rajah Bhagwant Dās, became mad and tried to kill himself. He put a dagger to his throat, and his condition became critical. By H.M.'s orders skilful men served up the wound and he recovered.
One of the occurrences was the taking of the fort of Gāwāl. There is not a stronger fort in Berār. It has abundance of good water and inside are the quarters of the governor. From the time that this country had been added to the empire, it had not been taken owing to the perversity of the generals. At this time Mīr Martaẓā* took upon himself to take it by craft. He made his quarters in the neighbourhood, and assumed some of the majesty of eternal dominion. Owing to scarcity of food, his pleasing speeches were accepted, and on the 9th Ābār Wajāu-d-dīn and Biswās Rai delivered up the keys. They received dignities, fiefs and presents and entered on service. On the 10th, near Pathrī, 35 wild female elephants appeared. Sher Khwāja assembled soldiers and captured them all. The strange thing was that their ordinary feeding grounds were 150 kos away. On 11th Ajmere was given in fief to Mīr Sharīf Āmulī, and he went off to it.. On the 12th the Khān-khanān came to court and was exalted by doing homage. The gracious sovereign forgave his crooked ways and summoned him to his presence. Perhaps counsels might make him straight. Next day Qulīj K. had the bliss of doing homage. He had been somewhat displeased while serving Sulān Daniel and had left him. From a desire of justice he was admitted to an audience.
745 One of the occurrences was the arrival of the Persian ambassadors. It was* reported that when Ẕīya-al-Mulk, and Abū Nāṣir arrived there, Shāh 'Abbās behaved like a dutiful child and made the Shāhinshāh's slipper—which the ambassadors had with them—the diadem of good fortune. He accepted the regulations (dastūrnāma) of the world's commander and gathered bliss by acting in accordance therewith. He sent Minūcihr* Beg, who was one of his special servants, with a submissive letter, and despatched choice presents. On the 23rd he had the bliss of an audience, and was exalted by princely favours. There were 101 choice 'Irāq horses, and among them was a horse which was five years old and had come from the sea of Gīlān (the Caspian). It had only two or three hairs on the mane and tail. It was very choice, and its performances were unrivalled, but it died on the way. There were choice mares (qisrāq), one of which was valued at 5,000 rupīs. There were 300 pieces of brocade—all woven by the hands of noted weavers—and fifty masterpieces of Ghīā* Naqshband, and wonderful carpets, which cost in Persia 300 tumāns a pair; also choice coverlets (takyanamad), splendid pāīncas, also, turkish pavilions, embroidered mattresses, various seeds, and 9 goats (Murgaz) whose fleeces yield wool (ṣūf) and silk (khārā), as well as other rarities, and 500 Turkamans in rich dresses. There were also numerous 'Irāqī horses in the caravan.
On this day the Prince-Royal introduced Rajah Bāsu, and his wavering was pardoned.