Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 12.14.1

12.14.1

This visit of his to Abul-mansur-qhan, although dictated by necessity, was represented by envy and detraction in a very bad light. It was varnished likewise with an imputation of such sinister purposes, as had never so much as entered into that worthy man's mind; and as on the other hand both Aaly-verdy-qhan and his nephew had already suspicions against Murid-qhan's journey and errand, and they were much displeased at some vile actions and some very improper behaviour of Abul-mansur-qhan's; the accusations against the Deputy sunk the deeper in their minds as being seemingly founded on facts uncontroverted. Both therefore were incensed against him, and the young Governor-General more than any other; but this, however, he kept concealed in his mind, reserving it for a proper opportunity, which he hoped would arise whenever his uncle should have defeated and expelled the Marhattas; at which time he would be freed from the necessity of foreign assistance. However, notwithstanding so much dissimulation he at once substituted Ray-Chintamundass, his Divan, to Heddiet-aaly-qhan in the office of Naïb or Deputy Governor of Azim-abad; but this Minister falling sick after his arrival at that city, where he died after a short illness, the city remained for some time without ruler or a man in power. It was at this critical moment that news came of Baladji-rao's approach with no less than forty of fifty thousand horse.