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sent of two corores of dams,[1] and directed that his palky should be admitted within the imperial enclosure, as far as the gate of the bathing-rooms, that his music might play within the imperial enclosure—honours reserved only for princes of the blood royal. As a last token of his favour, he gave him the title of Jelil-al-cadr, and conferred on him the office of Vakil-i-mutlak, or lord-lieutenant of the empire. Munaim-khan received at the same time the title of Jumlet-el-mulk, with the office of vezir, and the government of the province of Acberabad. His station at court was on the right hand of Assed-khan, and he had the privilege of offering his counsel. After these arrangements the emperor turned his attention towards the conduct of certain Hindu princes, and chiefly of Jey Sing, Raja of Amber, who had sided with the prince Mahomed Aazem. That Raja's own brother, Bijy Sing, having taken part with the emperor, and having proved himself very useful, he was placed at the head of the estates, and Jey Sing received orders to attend at court.

Raja Ajit Sing, son of Jesvant Sing Rahtore chief of Joodpoor, had likewise aided the prince Mahomed Aazem; and moreover had since proved refractory; such conduct required immediate atten-

  1. Dam is a copper-coin, in value the fortieth part of a rupee. Ayeen Akbery, vol. i. p. 32.