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of others, would cause rebellions, as in the case of the Uzbaks and Qizilbáshes (Persians), who used to dethrone their kings. Hence Shah 'Abbás, son of Sultán Khudábandah i Çafawi, imitated the practice of Akbar, and favoured the Gurjis (Georgians). Akbar paid likewise no regard to hereditary power, or genealogy and fame, but favoured those whom he thought to excel in knowledge and manners.
