286 Journal of the Asiatie Society of Bengal. {N.S., XIX, 
Out of the nineteen celebrated elephants, the Rai sent to 
His Majesty eighteen. No crown head had such elephants in 
his pilkhana. ‘They were such that it is impossible to describe 
their excellence. No poet can describe them, no painter can 
paint their excellence. Everyone of them were as majestic 
as mountain, and more formidable than the latter In size and 
gait each was better than the other. The Rai petitioned the 
throne that he had 54 elephants, of which 18 were now sent. 
and 8 had already been presented. He had given 28 more to 
Ahmad Khan and Bali Patar for presentation, retaining only 
one, to preserve the title of Gajpati (Lord of the Elephants). 
He would send it, if His Majesty so desired. He also agreed 
to send all the elephants that might be brought to Banarasi! for 
His Maiesty’s pilkhana, through the Maliks of the frontiers. 
And ashe had become His Majesty’s vassal he agreed that so 
long as he lived, he would never disobey His Majesty’s com- 
mands. These agreements and covenants were confirmed by 
solemn affirmations according to his (Rai’s) creed. The Sultan, 
becoming convinced of the Rai’s good faith and sincerity, 
ordered its ratification. 
His empire was more extensive than one can imagine; 
the buildings and cultivations more numerous than one can 
Every idol-temple wasa sight. Its soil, owing to verdure was 
country. 
When the Rai’s men came with the elephants and riches 
before the throne, and rubbed their heads on the ground, they 
gave their blessings and requested for forgiveness and amnesty. 
His Majesty granted their request. He bestowed on (the Rai) 
Khil‘ats and favour. His men were favoured with clothes and 
8. 
After the conclusion of these victories (mla,ie Gy! Jy on) 
His Majesty proceeded on boat, sight-seeing in the river, uP to 
the temple of Jagannath (Puri) and Marhat (#). The Emperor 
left for his Capital, Dihli. The war booty taken was distributed 
according to Law, one-fifth going to Baytu’l-Mal (Public Trea- 
sury), and four-fifth in the name of God, the Lord, in accord- 
ance with farayz (Divine order).” . 
ention is made for building mosques, and other Islamic 
institutions ( allnct sles ), 
ith reference to the above two documents, 1 maj 
observe that when any great victory was gained, an Imperial 

__ | It is clear from this that Banarasi was the capital of the Rat of 
Jajnagar. ; 
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