Chahar gulzar-i Shujaʿi 11: Arrival of Governor General Hastings at Lucknow.

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When, in 1198 A.H. (1784 A.D.), the news spread in Faizabad, Lucknow, and other places under the jurisdiction of the Nawab Waziru-l Mamalik A'safu-d daula, ruler of the provinces of Oudh and Allahabad, that the Governor General, Mr. Hastings, was coming from Calcutta towards Lucknow, Nawab Asafu-d daula, with a view to welcome him, marched from that city on the 9th of Rabi'u-s sani, and encamped at Jhusi, near Allahabad. When the intelligence of the Governor General's arrival at Benares was received, the Nawab despatched the minister, Haidar Beg Khan, accompanied by Almas 'Ali Khan, Governor of Kora and Etawa, an officer of great ability and influence. They met the Governor General at Benares, and having presented their nazars, remained in attendance on him. When the Governor General reached Allahabad, Nawab A'safu-d daula crossed the river, and after an interview had taken place between these magnates, they came together to Lucknow. Great rejoicings were made by the people on account of the arrival of the Governor General, for the English are very just, equitable and humane.