1879. ] W. Irvine—The Bangash Nawibs of Furrukhabad. 1IL5 
part of Sa’dullah Khan was deputed Hafiz Rahmat Khin. When Khande 
Rado saw the young Nawab approaching, he descended from his elephant, 
and embraced him with the greatest respect. They mounted their 
elephants again, Khande Rao taking up a position behind the young Nawab 
and in this order they went forward, till they came close to the Mahratta 
camp. Mulhdér Rao, Apa Sendhia, Tantia and others rode out to 
greet him. When they came opposite the Sahibzada, they all dismounted 
and embraced him. After this, Mulhar Rao took him to a tent and 
seated him on a masnad, the Mahratta leaders taking place around him. 
Presents were then laid before him of choice products of the Dakhin. A 
few were accepted, the rest, including a horse and an elephant, he left with 
them. 
The Mahratta leaders next proceeded to the Wazir and desired that 
persons of suitable rank might be sent to conduct the young Nawab to the 
Wazir’s presence. Orders were given to Nawab Salar Jang* and Ali Kuli 
Khan. The Mahrattas returned with them, and on reaching the proper 
distance they drew up. On hearing of their arrival, the young Nawab and 
Hafiz Rahmat Khan marched out of camp. When he saw them in the 
distance, Nawab Salar Jang began to advance, and coming near he descended 
from his elephant, and they embraced. They then returned together towards 
the Wazir’s camp. Ata little distance the Sahibzdda halted, whereupon 
Mulhar Rao and Apa Sendhid asked the reason. Mahmud Khan requested 
them to precede him and obtain the Wazir’s consent to the admission of 
his escort, for he wished the whole of his companions to be present at the 
interview. They went on as desired and came back with the necessary 
permission. Ismé’il Khan was at the same time told to go to the gate and 
see that no opposition was offered to the entry of the Nawab’s followers. 
The Mahrattas then escorted the Sahibzida towards the Wazir’s 
audience tent, where he was seated awaiting them. ‘The enclosure (surd- 
cha) had three courts. The Sahibzdda traversed two courts, and then dis- 
mounting from his elephant, he got into a palki. The other chiefs got off 
their elephants at the gate of the first court, and there entered their palkis. 
At the third gate the Sahibz4da stopped and told his followers to enter 
first. When they had done so, he followed and halted. Then Mulhér Réo 
and Apa Sendhidé advanced to the spot, helped him out of his pa/ki and 
went forward with him. 
On reaching the edge of the carpet, he made a low obeisance. The 
Wazir exclaimed, “ Welcome!” and extending both hands clasped him to 
* T presume this must be the third and youngest son of Ishék Khan Mutaman- 
ud-daula, whose daughter was married to Shuja’-ud-daula, Najm-ud-din Ishak Khan, 
the eldest son, was killed at Ram Chatauni, see p. 74. 
