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161 Letter addressed to

A'akel Khan ,

Fort-keeper and Governor

of the Capital of Shah Jehan Abad.

1662. LETTER CLXVII.

I read the petition of that old servant (i.e., the Khan). You have expressed the desire of retiring from the service and of tendering resignation of your post. When I have protected you under my service, which is the object of divine glory and favour, do you think that you will get a better post anywhere else than here? In case of you insist, your petition will be certainly accepted and your request (for resignation) will be complied with; and a sum of one thousand rupees per month, amounting to twelve thousand per year, will be assigned to you. 21