And as for the ten thousand, he spent it on the army's needs, and we are pleased with Al-Jaluli because you are pleased with him. And what happened of Al-Jaluli's treachery to the Pasha was a great offense, and he was punished for it. And Ali added to what he had of the affairs, and he became in the best condition. So ponder, may God have mercy on you, this matter with a discerning eye. If Al-Jaluli had not spent this money, he would have returned to his former state, and if not for God, his affairs would have been taken from his hand, and he would have been killed immediately. And since the easy words have been completed, the generous Pasha and his generous minister, Yusuf, the seal-bearer, let us mention a summary of their biographies, because the intention is that our journey should not be devoid of beautiful benefits, and there is nothing more beautiful than mentioning just rulers whose conduct was good, and by whom their subjects were guided. We will begin with the mention of the Pasha, and we say he is the esteemed, swift, angry, just, intelligent, decisive Abu Muhammad Gawdat Pasha, son of Ali Pasha, son of Hussein Pasha, son of Ali. He was born on the night of Saturday, the eighteenth of Rabi' al-Thani, 1173 AH, and he was pledged allegiance to on the day of his father's death. He died on the night of Eid al-Fitr, 1229 AH. He was known for his decisiveness, good judgment, and justice. He was brave, awe-inspiring, and stern in his resolve to maintain dignity. He established the now famous Bustan Matuna, which is more famous than the mention of Abu Fihr's garden, about which Abu Abdullah Muhammad al-Warthi said:
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