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remnant of the most glorious of existing dynasties 
was attended by a British guard of honour. 
The personal appearance and bearing of the late 
emperor was remarkably regal. His features were 
very regular, his complexion fair, his expression mild 
and intelligent, his action easy and dignified. The 
portrait which forms the frontispiece of this volume 
is an exceedingly faithful likeness ; but having been 
painted by His Glorious Majesty’s Portrait-Painter 
Extraordinary, Alum, it was very properly made to 
assume the appearance of mid-life rather than of 
old age. I had the felicity of an interview with the 
illustrious Great Mogul in the early part of the year 
1834, about the time that this portrait was taken. 
He was then much more aged in appearance than 
here represented, being seventy-nine years of age, and 
rendered singularly venerable by his flowing hair 
and beard, which were bleached to the whiteness of 
silver. Pie was greatly respected by all the citizens 
of Delhi ; indeed, his name was reverenced for his 
descent’ sake throughout India, and Mohummedan 
chiefs from all quarters paid their homage whenever 
an opportunity offered. Pie had eight wives, the 
favourite of whom was dignified with the appellation 
of Mumtajh Mahal (the honour of the palace), her 
influence over the monarch being unlimited. His 
family was large ; Mirza Mohummed Aboo Zaffir 
being the eldest son, and heir- apparent to the 
musnud. 
