324 SOME INCIDENTS OF SHAH JAHAN'S KEIGN

of the emperor, it occurred to him that, in the opinion of far-seeing men, the acquisition of such rare jewels and the keeping of such wonderful brilliants could SHAH NASIR-AD-DIN OF PERSIA. From an old Persian print. render but one service, that of adorning the throne of empire. They ought, therefore, to be put to such a use that beholders might benefit by their splendour and that majesty might shine with increased brilliancy. It was accordingly ordered that, in addition to the