[145] This title means, the security of the state.
[146] This minister died three years ago.
[147] This minister is dead since the journal was written from which this is taken.
[148] Since this journal was written he fell into disgrace and died, after being some time minister to the Prince Regent of Fars.
[149] This old and able minister died lately of the cholera.
[150] Merv is the ancient Antiochia Margiana. It was founded by Alexander and became the capital of one of his successors, Antiochus Nicator.
[151] For an account of this remarkable ruler, see History of Persia, vol. ii. p. 243.
[152] Sheher-Sebz means the Verdant City, a name given by Timoor to the ancient city of Kesh, which was the place of his birth. It lies about 130 miles direct east of Bokhara.
[153] Hajee Mahomed Hoosein Khan has written an account of this extraordinary journey, and of the countries he passed through.
[154] For an account of this remarkable people, see Elphinstone's Cabool.