Meer Hassan Ali, B.: Observations on the Mussulmauns of India: descriptive of their manners, customs, habits, and religious opinions ; made during a twelve years residence in their immediate Society (Band 2) (London, 1832)

374 MEMOIR or

LETTER XXVII.

Memoir of the life of Meer Hadjee Shah.—His descent.—•
Anecdote of a youthful exploit.—His predilection for the
army.—-Leaves his home to join the army of a neighbour-
ing Rajah.—Adventures on the way.—Is favourably re-
ceived and fostered by the Rajah.—His first pilgrimage
to Mecca.—Occurrences during his stay in Arabia.—
Description of a tiger-hunt.—Detail of events during his
subsequent pilgrimages. — The plague. — Seizure by
pirates.—Sketch of the life of Fatima, an Arabian lady.
—Relieved from slavery by Meer Hadjee Shah.'—He
marries her.—Observations on the piety of his life.—Con-
cluding remarks.

The name of Meer Hadjee Shah has so often
occurred in my Letters, that I feel persuaded a
brief sketch of his life may be acceptable here,
more particularly as that venerated man pre-
sented to my immediate observation a correct
picture of the true Mussulmaun. I can only
regret my inability to do justice to the bright