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[Firman of Emperor Jehangir dated 1608. A. D. in the 2nd year of his reign.]
A Firman of the Victorious King Noroodin Mohammad Jahangir Badshah Gazi.
GOD IS GREAT. Nooroodin Mohammad Jahangir Badshah Gazi. The son of Akbar Badshah, the son of Hoomayoon Badshah, the son of Babar Badshah, the son of Omar the son of Sooltan Aboo Syed. the son of Sooltan Mohammad Mirza Shah, the son of Miran Sahab, the son
of Amir Timoor Saheb Kiran.--Seal. May it be known to the noble Governors and the Officers (who by thriftness (bring about) prosperity and the Jagirdar and tax-gatherers and the accountants connected with the important affairs and all (those) having to do with the protected territories especially of the Soobah of Gujarat that :—Whereas, the heart of him, who knows his duty (and is) truly a well wisher of the creatures of God namely of every section and community is occupied with and takes an interest in the prosperity of all creatures, therefore at present Bekah Harakh Parmananda Jati