Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 12.11.2

12.11.2

So that to assist his faithful servant, and to pay a proper attention to the state of things, were considerations highly important, and highly deserving the care of the Imperial mind; being in their nature such as would prove highly conducive to the welfare of the whole Empire." The petition having been perused by the Emperor, and the truth of what it contained, ascertained beyond dispute, Mahmed-shah became apprehensive of the consequences; and he not only held consultations with his Ministers, but he also asked Emir-qhan's advice, although that nobleman was now far off at his Government of Ilah-abad. Such being the opinion entertained of his attachment and abilities, that the Emperor wrote him a letter with his own hand. Emir-qhan, in his answer, agreed with all the Ministers on the propriety and necessity of succouring Aaly-verdy-qhan, whose merits were unquestionable. The Emperor, therefore, wrote a letter in his own hand to Abul-mansur-qhan, son-in-law and successor to Saadet-qhan in the province of Aud. That General commanded in a country contiguous to those governed by the Viceroy of Bengal; and he was known to be master of a good army and a good artillery. The Emperor commanded his marching immediately to Aaly-verdy-qhan's assistance; and he wrote also to Emir-qhan, to urge Abul-mansur-qhan's departure, and to afford him every assistance in his power.