Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 12.13.3

12.13.3

and on the other hand, it is well known that my own Government is a continual scene of insurrections and troubles, and full of Zemindars, accustomed to insubordination and independence, whose refractory necks, of course, require continually a curbing hand ; my situation at the very setting out becomes perilous. I can neither leave my consort and family amongst them, nor carry them decently along with me; nor do I possess, or see about me, any such place of shelter where I might leave them with safety. Your humble servant supplicates, therefore, that you vouchsafe him the fortress of Chennar; after which favour your respectful suitor having his heart set at ease about these two delicate articles, shall proceed with peace of mind on his expedition." Emir-qhan on perusing that letter, complied with the request, and sending Abul-mansur-qhan the patent of Governor of Chennar, he ordered his own Governor to evacuate the place, and to deliver it to him. Abul-mansur-qhan furnished with such credentials, threw a bridge of boats on the Ganga, at Banares ; and having crossed over, he went with his whole family to see and admire the fortress of Chennar ; after which he placed in it a garrison and a Governor of his own, and continued his route to Azim-abad, together with his consort and family, his design being to send them back immediately to Chennar, should there be a necessity of fighting the enemy at Azim-abad. He marched with a pomp equally warlike and imposing.