Note 7 — Chapter III · MUGHAL VICEROYS. a.d. 1573–1758. (continued 2)
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Tuzuki Jehángíri or Jehángír’s Memoirs, Pers. Text, Sayad Áhmed Khán’s Edition page 20. For Akbar’s march compare Tabakát-i-Akbari in Elliot, V. 365 and Blochman’s Áin-i-Akbari, I. 325 and note. The Mirăt-i-Áhmedi (Pers. Text, 131) records these further details: When starting from his last camp Akbar began to mount his horse on the day of the battle that took place near Áhmedábád. The royal steed unable to bear the weight of the hero laden with the spirit of victory sat down. Rája Bhagwándás Kachwáhah ran up to the rather embarrassed emperor and offered him his congratulations saying: This, your Majesty, is the surest sign of victory. There are also two further signs: the wind blows from our back and the kites and vultures accompany our host. ↑