When the envoys returned from Alexander's camp to the Indian monarch, they brought word of the conqueror's acceptance. Joy flooded the ruler's heart as the shadow of devastating war receded from his realm. The king gathered a hundred wise, eloquent, and enlightened elders of Hind, and unsealed his ancient treasuries. Three hundred camel-loads of royal jewels, uncut robes of fine silk, crowns, thrones, and vast fortunes of silver and gold were prepared. Upon ten mighty elephants they raised a golden throne, and upon the grandest beast they placed a magnificent litter crafted of fragrant aloe-wood, woven with gold thread and set with precious gems.
Within this litter rode Princess Faghestan, shedding tears of sorrow as she departed her homeland, accompanied by the legendary philosopher, the master physician, and the wondrous, unemptying goblet. When Faghestan arrived at Alexander's royal quarters, her radiant beauty dazzled all who beheld her—a stature like a graceful cypress, brows curved like bows, and eyes like narcissi in paradise. Alexander gazed upon her matchless countenance and silently praised the Almighty Creator for crafting such a masterpiece. He summoned the mobads and sages of his army and wed Princess Faghestan in accordance with the noble rites of the Messiah. He showered such endless golden dinars upon her feet that the path was laden with wealth, sealing their bond in peace and splendor.