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HISTORY OF AURANGZIB. [CHAP. XIII. with his followers and strongholds, so that the dust of disturbance may be allayed in Hindustan, -and whereas my brother, dear as my own heart, has joined me in this holy enterprise, has confirmed anew with strong (professions of) faith the terms of co-operation (between us previously) built on promises and oaths, and has agreed that after the extirpation of the enemy of Church and State and the settlement of public affairs he will stay firmly in the station of alliance and help, and in this very manner, at all times and places, and in all works, he will be my companion and partner, the friend of my friends, the foe of my foes, and will not ask for any land besides the portion of Imperial dominions that will be left to him at his request, therefore, I write that, so long as this brother does not display any (conduct) opposed to one- ness of aim, oneness of heart, and truthfulness, my love and favour to him will daily increase; I shall consider our losses and gains as alike, and at all times and under all conditions I shall help him; I shall favour him even more than now, after my object has been gained and the God- forsaken Idolator has been overthrown. I shall keep my promise, and, as previously settled, I shall leave to him the Panjab, Afghanistan, Kash- mir, and Sindh (Bhakkar and Tatta), the whole Digitized by Microsoft Ⓡ 336