Muntakhab al-lubab 190.8

190.8

Raja Ajit Singh, Subahdar of Ahmadabad and Ajmir, had exceeded his authority by prohibiting the slaughter of cows in his jurisdiction; so Sa'adat Khan, Subahdar of Agra, was summoned to Court, and sent to punish him; but he begged to be excused. Afterwards Samsamu-d daula, Kamru-d din Khan Bahadur, and Haidar Kuli Khan, were ordered to discharge this duty. Each one accepted the duty reposed in him, and even sent on his travelling equipage; but they all retracted, and did not think it advisable to proceed; especially Samsamu-d daula, who was afraid that it would be a tedious undertaking, and that the royal funds would not suffice. It might even cause disturbances in other parts, where men were ill disposed. So not one of these amirs was willing to go. At this time intelligence arrived that Nizamu-l Mulk had given Raja Ajit Singh a sharp warning. So the Raja sent a message professing obedience, announcing his withdrawal from Ahmadabad, and praying for his retention in the suba of Ajmir. Haidar Kuli Khan was appointed to succeed him at Ahmadabad.