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ganj. 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 Farrukhabad. 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 
’AXmil 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, Ghazanfar Jang. To 
avert this calamity a friendly letter was prepared, and sent in a submissive 
manner to ’Abd-ul-Manstir 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 furmdn would be 
granted pardoning all bygone offences, and confirming the mahals in the 
name of Imam Khan. ‘ 
From his camp at Daryaogan} 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- 
dustin. 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. 
