Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 24.2.3

24.2.3

and the Vezir himself, on that nobleman's invitation, and that of General Carnac's, quitted Faiz-abad, his capital, and took the road to Ilah-abad, being much encouraged thereto by the insinuations of Shytab-ray's, who was the harbinger of peace between the different parties. There appeared at this time a certain person called Mirza-cazem-qhan, a Persian born, who by marrying in the family of Hassen-reza-qhan, grandson of Hadji-ahmed, had acquired many friends, and in time had been promoted to the government of the District of Sarseram and Chain-poor, through the interest of Aaly-hibrahim-qhan. As Lord Clive had once known him when in Decan, he now remembered his acquaintance, made him an object of boundless favors and high preferment, presented him with one lac of rupees contant, and admitted him so far amongst his favourites, that to all appearance it is to his interest and management that Mahmed-reza-qhan owes his elevation to the summit of power. The latter wanted to return the obligation; and as he could not bear to see Shytab-ray's extensive influence, and his participation in every secret of State, he recommended the new favourite as an able negotiator; his intention being to supplant Shytab-ray in the future negotiation with the King and the Vezir. This matter had even been settled with Lord Clive, without the General's knowledge; and it was with this view that the Mirza had accompanied that Lord in his journey to Hindostan.