'The History of Persia, from the most early period to the present time: containing an account of the religion, government, usages and character of the inhabitants of that kingdom. By Colonel Sir John Malcolm, KCB, KLS Late minister plenipotentiary to the court of Persia from the supreme government of India. In two volumes.' [‎89] (114/786)

THE HISTORY OF PERSIA.
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but when his possessions were made over to the Persian monarch, ciiarxvii.
he changed his policy; and, lodging all his treasure and property
in the Fortress of Amerkote*, made a feeble attempt at opposition;
but his capital was taken and plundered, and he was compelled to Takes and
plunders his
surrender himself to the mercy of the conqueror; who, however, capital,
satisfied with his submission, and the possession of his wealth,
restored him to the government of the province, which he agreed Restores the
_ governor to
henceforward to hold as a tributary to the Crown of Persia. his province.
After this expedition, N^dir marched to Heratf, where he made a.d. 1740.
r a. h. 1153.
a proud display of the jewels and plunder he had acquired in India Marches to
, ^ , Herat, and
among which, the most remarkable was, the celebrated throne or the makes a d]S .
Emperor of Dehli}, made in the shape of a peacock, and orna- ^ a a y It] f hls
mented with precious stones of every description. This gorgeous
exhibition took place on the fourth of June; and on that day, and a.d . mo.
. , i-i a. h. 1153.
several others, the court, army, and populace, were amused with
pageants, shows, and entertainments of every kind: but NMr,
though satisfied that this public celebration of triumph was calcu-
" Caloree family, in regular succession, reigned in Scind, until the year 1197 of the
" Hejirah, when Meer Futteh Ulee Talpooree effected the expulsion ofUbdool Nubee,
« the last of the Caloree princes, and established the present dynasty of that country."
—Mr. S mith's MS.
# This town, which is in the province of Scind, is situated in 26° 23' north latitude,
and in 116° 25' east longitude. It at present acknowledges the authority of the
Hindoo Rajah of Joudpore. This city derives its fame in history from being the birth
place of Ackbar. His father, Hoomayoon, when he fled from India, first took refuge
with the Rajah of Amerkote; and his celebrated son was born at that city in the year
1541. f He entered that city on the 26th of May, 1740.
J We are told, that NSidir was so fond of this throne, that he had an exact duplicate
of it made from other jewels.
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