He went back to the spot, took up
his child, and brought it to its mother's breast. Some travellers
soon after came up, and relieved their distress, and they reached
Lahore, where the Emperor Akbar then held his court.[4]
Asaf Khan, a distant relation of Ghias, held a high place at court,
and was much in the confidence of the Emperor. He made his kinsman
his private secretary. Much pleased with his diligence and ability,
Asaf soon brought his merits to the special notice of Akbar, who
raised him to the command of a thousand horse, and soon after
appointed him master of the household. From this he was promoted
afterwards to that of Itimad-ud-daula, or high treasurer, one of the
first ministers.[5]
The daughter who had been born in the desert became celebrated for
her great beauty, parts, and accomplishments, and won the affections
of the eldest son of the Emperor, the Prince Salim, who saw her
unveiled, by accident, at a party given by her father. She had been
betrothed before this to Sher Afgan, a Turkoman gentleman of rank at
court, and of great repute for his high spirit, strength, and
courage.
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