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and Kamran, and in Akbar's reign he gradually rose to a high rank. The Emperor had sent him to reconquer Gujarat in A. D. 1572. He was wounded by some Rajput on the way; but the wound did not prove fatal. He was appointed as the governor of Gujarat after he conquered it. He died at Patan in A. D, 1574. (See Ain-i-Akbari, Part I, p. 322.)
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20. Maharao Surtan came to the throne of Sirohi in V. S. 1623 at the age of 12. He had many conflicts with the Rajputs and even with the Muslim army. He was defeated, but he had regained his throne. It is said that he had fought in 53 battles in all. was very brave and generous. (See "Sirohi Rajya Ka Itihas " by G. H. Oza, p. 217-244.)
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21. Iriyavahiya is a rite which Jain Sadhus perform before the Guru as expiation for any defaults in their conduct on the way when they return after passing the urine or evacuating the bowels.
22. Azamkhan is known as Khane Azam or Mirza Ajizkoka. He was the governor of Ahamadabad from A. D. 1587-1592. (See Mirat-i-Ahamadi. "').
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23. Kasimkhan was the son of Khan Saiyad Muhammad of Kundalivalbarah. He was working under Khan Alam. He had exhibited valour in following Muhammad Husen Mirza who had run away to the south after being defeated by Muhammad Ajizkoka, Later he was made the governor of Gujarat. He died in A. D. 1598. (See "Ain-i-Akbari, p. 419.)
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24. The lake Amba' is now called situated about half a mile west of Kansaripur.
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mile away 25. Kansaripur is about a from Khambhat. Formerly there were many Jains and Jain temples there. Poet Vrishabharaj has composed a " Chaityaparipati of Khambhat in which he describes Kansaripur thus:
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