Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 240.3

240.3

On arriving there Bahadur Shah took measures for occupying Berar for himself, and threatened, by removing Imad-ool-Moolk, to place his own officers in the government. Imad-ool-Moolk, on discovering his intentions, consulted with Meeran Mahomed Khan what was to be done. The latter said, "This is the natural consequence of calling in foreign aid at all; and the only remedy to be now pursued is to read the prayers, and to coin money, in the name of the King of Guzerat, and to style yourself a tributary and servant of his government." However humiliating the proposal, Imad-ool-Moolk did not hesitate to adopt Meeran Adil Khan’s advice. He therefore proposed it to Bahadur Shah, and recommended him to march immediately to Ahmudnuggur for the same purpose. This pleased Bahadur Shah so much that he agreed to the whole arrangement, and proceeded, accompanied by the Berar and Kandeish troops, towards Ahmudnuggur, where (as has been formerly related in the Guzerat history) the public prayers were read in the name of the King of Guzerat. After this campaign Bahadur Shah proceeded to Baroach, and Meeran Mahomed Khan and Imad-ool-Moolk retired to their respective capitals.