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gani. The Nawab Wazir was then reported to be at Kasganj, and there 

 was some talk of investing Farrukhabad. 



We now return to the events occurring at Fai'rukhabad. Although the 

 younger brothers of Kaim Khan and many experienced chelas still survived, 

 at first no plan was decided upon, nothing was undertaken. At length by 

 the exertions of Shamsher Khan, chela, some men were collected and posted,. 

 as we have just seen, on the banks of the Kalinadi near Khudaganj, seven- 

 teen miles south-east of the city, thus barring the advance of Rajah 

 Naval Rae. Mukim Khan, chela, was sent out in the other direction as 

 'Amil of Parganah Shamshabad, with orders to take possession of the late 

 Khan Bahadur Khan's property. Daud Khan, Sa'dat Khan, Islam Khan 

 and other chelas patrolled round the city night and day. Meanwhile the 

 Bibi Sahiba and Imam Khan prayed God fervently that the Emperor might 

 not be led astray by the Wazir's wicked advice, nor take away from their 

 family the territory of Muhammad Khan Bangash, Ghazanf ar Jang. To 

 avert this calamity a friendly letter was prepared, and sent in a submissive 

 manner to 'Abd-ul-Mansur Khan Safdar Jang. It reminded him that 

 formerly, when a noble was slain in battle, his treasures were appropriated 

 while his dignities were conferred on his children. They hoped, therefore/ 

 that the prayers of the widow would be heard, that a far man would be 

 granted pardoning all bygone offences, and confirming the mahals in the 

 name of Imam Khan. 



From his camp at Daryaoganj the Wazir replied, that he had already 

 presented a paper of requests to the Emperor, who had graciously signed 

 an order conferring the territory on Imam Khan. This order he had 

 brought with him. There was, however, the condition usual in such cases, 

 that they should appear in person in the camp of the Wazir, who was 

 invested with full powers, and place before him a large sum by way of fine 

 (nazarana) on confirmation. Should allegiance be professed in the way 

 suggested, there was little doubt that the farmdn would be carried into 

 effect, the dress of honour conferred, and with it the rank and dignity held 

 by the former Nawabs. There were other flattering and deceitful words ; 

 for instance, he said he had bitterly felt the loss of Kaim Khan, it was like 

 that of a brother, it was as if his right hand had been cut off ; but, please 

 God, he would not leave a vestige of the Rohela seed in the whole of Hin- 

 dustan. Suspecting no treachery, the Bibi Sahiba believed in the truth of 

 these promises, and began to prepare for departure to the Wazir's camp. 

 A camel rider was sent to recall Shamsher Khan and Ja'far Khan from 

 Khudaganj where they barred the way to Rajah Naval Rae. Instructions 

 were also sent to them to engage Naval Rae if possible in their favour, for 

 he had the greatest influence over the Wazir. . 



