Muntakhab al-lubab 175.2

175.2

It was now resolved that Sarbuland Khan should be recalled from Patna, and Nizamu-l Mulk Fath Jang Bahadur from Muradabad, where he had chastised the rebels, and restored the district to peace and security. Raja Ajit Singh was also sent for from Ahmadabad. Hopes of high promotion and royal favour were held out to them, and they all conspired together for the overthrow of the Barha Saiyids. The strangest part of the matter was that when Nizamu-l Mulk was recalled from Muradabad, he received no other appointment; but the jagir which he there held was taken from him, the name of Muradabad was changed to Ruknabad, it was erected into a distinct suba, and the subadari and the jagir were granted as an altamgha to Ruknu-d daula I'tikad Khan. When these nobles assembled, Raja Ajit Singh received the title of Maharaja and other honours, but he became the ally and companion of Saiyid 'Abdu-llah Khan.