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20 hoped, likewise, that the honour of two faithful servants, who had zealously served the imperial family for such a number of years, would be protected from insult." This answer in some measure eased the emperor's mind, and he persuaded Assed-khan to be content with the high office of Vakil-i-Mutlak or Lord Lieutenant of the empire, and he ordered him to be invested anew with a rich dress of honour. Munaim-khan at the same time, who had often acted as lieutenant to the imperial princes, and as divan or minister of finance, was invested with the robes of vezir, and the imperial signet was entrusted to his hands. The rank of these two great men was also settled by the emperor, who directed that after Assed-khan should take his seat under the canopy of the vezir, Munaim-khan should walk up to him in a respectful manner, and should present to him the papers that might require his signature. This arrangement having satisfied these illustrious personages, they united their efforts in despatching the affairs of state, and in promoting the welfare of the empire.

Zulficar-khan, the generalissimo, was honoured with the title and office of Amir-ul-omrah, and appointed viceroy of the Deckan, comprehending all the provinces already conquered or to be conquered hereafter. This was a charge of vast