Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 33.12.10

33.12.10

The Prince, sensible of his helpless situation, turned towards the Capital, and he was setting out for it, when he was dissuaded by one of the Commanders that had come over with Holcar-malhar to the Vezir's assistance, and had enabled him to drive away Nedjib-ed-dowlah and to make himself master of the Emperor's person. This was Atel-rao, who although intending to follow the others into Decan, was yet encamped in the territory of the Capital. This Commander, meeting the Shah-zadah in his return thither, dissuaded him from going to the city, where he represented the many dangers to which he would infallibly be exposed, from the Vezir's omnipotence, fears, and cruelty ; and he proposed his rather continuing abroad, and taking possession of the territories round the Capital, in which case he would serve the Prince with his person and troops. The latter who wanted no better, and who augured well of such a proffer, quitted the road he held, and joining Atel-rao, he crossed the Djumna, and took possession of some Districts in the neighbourhood. The Vezir hearing of such a change, sent a secret message to Atel-rao, and under promise of a great present, he wrought so great an alteration in his mind, that the Marhatta commenced advising the Prince to return to the Capital, and at the same time parted company with him.