1900.J W. lvMme—JLingmmah r>f Farnihhsiy\\r and Jahandctr Shah. _81 
Translation. 
[Lines 1-^, Invocation.] - 
5 fridhar a Murlidbar, twice-born, lives in Pfa^, ‘ ' 
By telling this pleasing tale of kings be increases affection ; 
FarruMisiyar the king is young, strong, eloquent,' ' 
And the giver of gold to all the nobles. ' 
A trader’s letter came, suddenly arose desii’e; - ' 
10 Having vomited, Bahadur ^ah went to heaven. 
Hearing the news, forthwith the generous Farrukhsiyar 
Decided to raise a force and make a rapid march, 
He sent for his BaMkihdi A‘zam Khan, and gave or’der : — 
“ Now let troops be raised, as many as can be got.’^ 
' 15 Then, after ten days or so, came the trustworthy news, 
Zu’lfiqar and the nobles had alLgone over to Muh'zzu-d-dln, 
Zu’lfiqar Khan lead astray all the army, using deceit, 
Otherwise who could overcome in battle one so powerful. 
Mu‘izzu-d-din raised the umbrella, ordered the public prayer 
perversely, 
20 Set out for Dihli, wroto and sent out rescripts -to the four 
quarters. 
Tomar Chand (2X-38). ; 
When this news came _ 
Then the wise Farrukhsiyar ' ^ . 
Called for all the nobles, . 
Conferred gifts on all the heroes. 
To all he gave thn order — 
“Now get together an army.” 
After this order, the next morning, 
He raised the umbi’ella, sat on the throne, ' 
All the king’s friends . ' 
Then began to enlist soldiers. 
‘Abdullah Khan made ready, . 
He fell into a great rage, ' ‘ ~ ^ ' 
The king’s order issued,: - . - . ' , 
He reached Allahabad. T V . . 
Of as well as 5a? A;dr, ' / V ^ .... 
Of all he took full possession, ‘ 
The heroic head of the vanguard ‘ . 
Set up his armed posts. - V . 
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