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Zu-l-Hijjah 1126 H. (December, 1714), and bis doings at Patnab will be 
spoken of when we come to deal with events in the provinces. Suffice it 
to say here, that owing to his reckless mismanagement, Mir Jnmlah was 
soon unable to meet the pay of the large and turbulent force of Mughals 
that be bad taken with him to Patnab. Partly to escape from their 
demands, and partly, as is believed, in obedience to a secret letter from 
Farrukhslyar, be prepared to leave bis government and return toDihli. 1 
As far as- Benares be came openly, but at that place, leaving everyone 
behind, he started for Dibll in a covered litter such as is used by women. 
In nine days be was at Dibli, which be entered secretly during the 
night of the 22nd Mnbarram 1128H. (16th January, 1716). He had 
left no time for the Wazir to bear of bis starting or forbid his coming. 
Humours of bis arrival spread through the city, and Farrukhslyar. 
when made aware of it the next morning, expressed no disapproval. 
It was currently believed that, in reality, he was more pleased than he 
dared to show. 2 
When Qutb-ul-Mulk learnt that Mir Jumlab was again in Dihll, 
be went at once to the Emperor. Farrukhslyar swore the most solemn 
oaths that be had not sent for the man. To tins Qutb-ul-mulk answer^ 
ed that whatever His Majesty might wish was no doubt right and pro 
per, but be might look bn the speedy return of Husain ‘All Khan as an 
absolute certainty. The Emperor, greatly frightened at the prospect, 
sent officers with peremptory orders to Mir Jumlah to withdraw to 
Labor. 5 
Mir Jumlab procrastinated, and thus day after day passed. At 
length, either of themselves or at his instigation, his Mu gh al troops, 
seven or eight thousand in number, broke into revolt. They said that 
the whole of their pay was still due from the treasury, and the proper 
person to represent them was Mir Jumlah, their commander, and until 
their arrears were paid, they would not allow him to stir one step. The 
houses of Muhammad Amin Khan, second Bakhshi, and of Khan Dauran, 
1 The Ahiodl-i-khaivdqin, 118a, seems to say that by this time Mir Jumlah had 
been removed from his appointment, and made instead faujddr of Benares. 
* Word of Mir Jumlah’s arrival was brought to Mirza Muhammad that same 
night by his relation, Mhd Mir, who had been in the ISTawab’s service at Patnah, 
Mirza Muhammad, 237, Wheeler, 178. 
S Mirza Muhammad, 243. The account in the Ahivdl-i-khaiodqhi, 118b, differs 
from all others. There we are told that from Faridabad, a distance of 10 kos from 
Dihli, Mir Jumlah petitioned for an audience. Angry at Mir Jumlah’s leaving his 
post without orders, Farrukhslyar despatched mace-bearers with orders to conduct 
the fugitive to the fortress of Gwaliyar, and bring back a receipt from the com¬ 
mandant. Qutb-ul-mulk and others then interceded, the offender was pardoned, but 
no audience was granted. At length, he was ordered to withdraw to his estates, 
