Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 46: B.
A Translation of the Seir Mutaqherin (Haji Mustafa) 46
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BACA-OLLAH-QHAN, confined in the castle of Illah-abad; iii, 298. Receives vigorous assistance from a Sanniassi, iii, 299.
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BACSAR, Battle of, ii, 565-567.
BADELY, Battle of, iii, 379.
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BADJI-RAO, a Marhatta General of renown, assembles a mighty army to invade Malva and Goodjerat, i, 257. The Government of Malva conferred upon, i, 258. His several engagements with Nizam-el-mulk, i, 295. His death, iii, 218. Succeeds his father, Baladji-beshvent; appointed Prime Minister to Radja Sahoo, iv, 18. The part played by, in the occupation of Malva and Goodjerat, iv, 19-20. His protracted warfare with Nizam-el-mulk and his successors, iv, 21-22.
BAHADYR-SHAH, alias, Sultan Muazzem, ascends the throne; his letter to his brother, Aazem-shah and reply thereto, i, 5. receives with favour Assed-qhan, and Zulficar-qhan, i, 12. Takes possession of the fortresses of Amber and Djoodelpoor, i, 13. His remarkable delicacy about his own words, i, 14. Bestows appointments and titles upon Assed-qhan, Munaam-qhan and Zulficar-qhan, i, 15. His feeble administration, i, 18. His sudden death, i, 22. Takes an active part during the Siege of Bidjapoor, iv, 174-175. Reported to his father, Emperor Aorengzib, for taking part in a disreputable affair, iv, 178. Sent to the assistance of Qhan-djehan during the Siege of Haider-abad, iv, 182. His attempt to make peace between the Emperor and Abool-hassen, iv, 199. Disgraced, and put into confinement, iv, 200. His effects confiscated; his consort put to the greatest insults without regard to female modesty, iv, 201. His noble answer to the Emperor's message brings about additional rigours and persecutions, iv, 202.
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Baht-sing-rhator, a Radjpoot Prince of great learning and military character; revives his claim upon Djoodeipoor; insinuates Saadet-qhan to come to his assistance, iii, 311, Advises Saadet-qhan to support his projects, iii, 315.
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Baladji-rao, Commander-in-Chief of the Marhatta forces, ordered by the Emperor Mahmed-shah to succour Aaly-verdy-qhan, i, 401, Ravages Bengal under pretence of assisting Aaly-verdy-qhan, i, 414. Promises to offer no injury to the inhabitants of Azim-abad through the intercession of Govind-dji-naic, i, 417. Visited by Aaly verdy-qhan; his reception of him, i, 419. His complaint regarding the arrears of Chout; his alliance with Aaly-very-qhan on payment of the arrears; marches against Ragho-dji and defeats him, i, 420. Retires to his dominions in Decan, i, 421. Marches to Aoreng-abad; returns on receiving a present of fifteen lacs of Rupees from the Governor thereat, iii, 322. Sustains a defeat at the hands of Selabet-djung, iii, 323. Dies of a broken heart, iii, 392. His penurious way of living, iv, 23.
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Bara-Bhati, Siege of, ii, 4-, 82. Description of its situation, ii, 82-83.
Barr, Battle of, ii, 54-56.
Barwell, Mr., one of the Members of the English Council, fights a duel with General Clavering, iii, 75.
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Batson, Mr., Chief of the English Factory at Djehanghir-nagur-Dacca, seizes Navab Mir-cassem-qhan's officers and brings them as prisoners to his factory, ii, 446. A fracas between him and Mr. Hushtin (Warren Hastings) in the Council Chamber, ii, 478 and foot-note.
BAZ-SING, his death, i, 90 and foot-note.
Becookiet, explanation of the word, i, 209.
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Benda, General, leader of the Sycs, his infernal deeds, i, 86. Stands his ground against the Imperial General, Abdol-semed-qhan; beaten and pursued, i, 88. Takes shelter in the castle of Goordas-poor; surrenders, i, 89. Carried prisoner to the Emperor, i, 90. Undergoes an excruciating death; his reply to the address of Mahmed-amin-qhan, i, 91.
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Beni-bahadyr, Minister to Shudja-ed-dowla, inspires his master with a mistrust of his former negotiation with Navab Mir-cassem-qhan; sends Shytab-ray with a message to Mir-djaafer-qhan, ii, 520. His expedition against the Radja of Bundel-cund, ii, 523. His shameful flight in the Battle of Bacsar, ii, 566. His proposal to Aaly-hibrahim-qhan; ordered by Shudja-ed-dowla to bring up Emperor Shah-aalem, ii, 570. His conference with the English in Camer-eddin-qhan, appointed second Paymaster-general, i, 242. His title of Djumlet-el-mulk, i, 247. His expedition against the Marhattas, i, 268. His encroachments on the possessions of Seif-eddin-aaly-qhan, i, 296. Sends an expedition against Seif-eddin-aaly-qhan, i, 297. Devastates the town of Djan-sitah, i, 298. His attendance commanded by the Emperor Mahmed-shah, i, 314. Gets news of his dismissal; his petition to the Emperor, i, 319. Decorates Aaly-mahmed-rohilla with titles and honours, iii, 233. Sends Radja Harnund to chastise the Rohilla, iii, 234. Sends his wife, Shola-poori, with her youngest son, to negotiate with the Rohilla; iii, 236. His underhanded encouragements to the Rohilla; his mediation in the settlement of peace with the latter, iii, 238. Appointed Viceroy of Lahore and Mooltan; appoints two sons of the late Zekeriah-qhan as his Deputies, iii, 240. His affecting letter to his nephew, iii, 255. Killed by a cannon-ball while at prayers, iii, 261. Short review of his career, iii, 280.
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Candoo-BEHARI, a great Marhatta General; commits enormous excesses in Qhandess, i, 107. His exaction of one-quarter of the merchants' goods, i, 108. Kills General Zulficar-beg sent against him; orders a general massacre, i, 109.
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Carguzar-QHAN, Commander-in-Chief of Shaocat-djung; his witty reply, ii, 200.
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Carnac, Major, successor to Colonel Clive; deputes the author to induce Mir-cassem's attendance to Bahar, ii, 395. Encamps at Djaafer-qhan's garden: orders Ram-narain and Radja-booloob to join him, ii, 397. Disgusted at the continual dissensions between Ram-narain and Radja-booloob; deputes the author to bring Mir-cassem-qhan, ii, 398. Marches to Gaya-manpoor; defeats Emperor Shah-aalem, ii, 401. Takes Moosher Lass prisoner, ii, 402. Sends Shitab-ray to the Emperor with an offer, ii, 403. Intends to visit the Emperor; advances to receive the Emperor, ii, 405. Requests the Emperor to pitch his tent in a garden close to the town of Gaya; acknowledges the Emperor's sovereignty; his encampment at Bankipore, ii, 406. His skirmish with Shudja-ed-dowla; his victory, ii, 535. Receives a letter from Emperor Shah-aalem; his disapproval of its contents, ii, 537. His petition to the Emperor, ii, 538. Superseded by Major Monro; quits the army and goes to Calcutta, ii, 561. Promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General; his proposal to Beni-bahadyr, ii, 575. Advances with Shilab-ray and Mirza-nedjef-qhan to offer battle to Shudja-ed-dowla, ii, 579. Beats Shudja-ed-dowla in an action in the plains of Corra, ii, 580. His reception of Shudja-ed-dowla, ii, 583. Becomes Clive's principal manager in political affairs; becomes a sworn enemy of Dr. Fullerton and causes his dismissal, iii, 7. In command of the Bombay force; injudiciously attacks the Marhattas; suffers a complete defeat to the disgrace of the British name, iii, 115.
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Carnatic, ruined by water, i, 226.
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Cartier, Mr., succeeds Mr. Veris as Governor of Calcutta; resolves to thoroughly investigate all revenue matters; his Council suspects Shitab-ray's administration, iii, 33. Divides Bengal and Bahar into six Governments; forms Councils to watch over the proceedings of the six Governments, iii, 34.
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Cashmir, furious commotions in, i, 159-161.
Catec, (Cuttack), a description of the situation of, ii, 82-83.
Catwa, Battle of, ii, 14; 484.
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Cazy, corruption in the office of, ascribed to the lease-system, iii, 165.
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Chein-ray, Ray-rayan, Prime Minister to Aaly-verdy-qhan; his death; some account of, ii, 76.
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Chin-kylydj-qhan, his singular quarrel with Zohra, i, 38. Moves Zulficar-qhan for justice, i, 39. Decorated with the title of Nizam-el-mulk and invested with the Viceroyalty of Decan, i, 59.
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Chintamon-das, Divan to Zin-eddin-ahmed-qhan; at variance with Hedaiet-aaly-qhan, i, 171. Appointed Deputy-Governor of Azim-abad on the dismissal of Hedaiet-aaly-qhan; his death, i, 414.
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Chintamon-das, promoted to the office of Superintendent of Finances in the District of Bodj-poor, ii, 439. Accused of corresponding with the refractory zemindars, ii, 440. Sentenced to death, ii, 441.
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Churamon, a powerful Djatt Prince, proves very troublesome i, 106. Offers submission, i, 107. His fortress laid siege to; commits suicide, i, 239.
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Circumcision, arguments in contradiction to the mistaken notion of, as being the seal of Mussulmanism, iv, 149 (foot note).
Clavering, General, sent to India by the Council in England; sets up an enquiry into the administration of Governor Hushtin (Warren Hastings), iii, 74. Takes Nand-comar into his party; his conduct produces disunion amongst the Members of the Council; his duel with Mr. Barwell; prevalence of his party, iii, 75. Emancipates Mubarec-ed-dowla from the grasp of Menny-begum, iii, 76. His quarrel with the Governor Hushtin; his hastiness in taking his seat as President of the Council; tried and reprimanded by the Supreme Royal Court of Justice; falls ill, iii, 89. Dies of a broken heart, iii, 90.
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Clive, Colonel, his title of "The Steady and Tried in War;" his many victories over the French in the Decan; his voyage to Calcutta, ii, 219. His letter to Seradj-ed-dowla; tired of waiting for an answer, ii, 220. Marches against Manic-chund; retakes Calcutta, ii, 221. His preparations to march against Seradj-ed-dowla, ii, 229. Takes up his position in the grove of Palassy, ii, 230. His victory, ii, 234. His orders to Major Coote, ii, 236.
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Receives a letter from Mir-djaafer-qhan; takes a copy of the letter and returns the original, ii, 258. His message to Navab Mir-djaafer-qhan; his second message; sends in the minute drawn up by the Navab's own Secretary in support of his second message, ii, 263. His consent to Mir-djaafer-qhan's application for assistance, ii, 326. Marches against Emperor Shah-aalem, ii, 327. Mediates in an agreement between Miren and Qhadum-hassen-qhan, ii, 327. Arrives close to Azim-abad; receives Ram-narain with cordiality, ii, 328. Marches against Radja Paluvan-sing; brings him to submission; receives a letter from Emperor Shah-aalem, ii, 329. His respectful answer to the Emperor's letter; his return to Azim-abad, ii, 330. Marches against the Emperor Shah-aalem; his battle-order, ii, 343. Defeats the Imperial army, ii, 345. His expedition to help Ram-narain; arrives near Azim-abad, ii, 363. Informed of Miren's death by lightning, ii, 372. Advances to the Fort of Betiah; decamps from Betiah after compelling its Zemindar to come to terms; resolves to return home, ii, 373. His election of Mr. Vansittart, Chief of Mendradj for the Governorship of Calcutta, ii, 374. Returns from England with absolute authority over Bengal and Azim-abad, iii, 2. Dismisses Nand-comar; extends his favour to Mahmed-reza-qhan and recommends him to the Deputyship of Navab Nedjm-ed-dovvla, iii, 4. Promoted to the title and dignity of a Lord; his extensive powers; attacks the conduct of Johnson and Middleton; receives a bold, undisguised reply from the latter, iii, 5. Goes to Illah-abad in company with Shitab-ray to pay his respects to the Emperor; exchanges sumptuous entertainments and presents with the Vezir; compels the Emperor to invest the Company with the Divan-ship of Bengal, Bahar and Oressa; returns to Calcutta with the Patents or Seneds of the Divany duly signed and sealed, iii, 9. Returns to Azim-abad; dismisses the Governor Mir-cazem-qhan; appoints Radja Durdj-narain, Governor of Azim-abad; effects certain changes in the administration, iii, 11. Convenes a meeting at Chapra, which is attended by all the interested parties, iii, 20. Returns to England bent on impeaching Governor Vansittart; levels serious charges against Vansittart, which the latter vigorously repels in defence, iii, 36-37.
COHNOOR, the famous diamond, its description and history (Foot-note), iv, 167-168.
Company, explanation of the term, iv, 119.
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Company, The East India, their constitution and servants, some account of, iii, 151-153. Twelve causes assigned for the country's decline in prosperity under the rule of, iii, 191-211.
Cooky, daughter of a Fakir, introduces herself into the good DatA-sindia, a great Marhatta General, sets out for the conquest of Hindustan, iii, 371. Marches against the Abdali-king, iii, 379. His defeat and death at the Battle of Badely; his mighty army butchered to a man, iii, 380.
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DauD-AALY-QHAN, better known as Zair-hossein-qhan, short history of, ii, 168.
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Delhi, great disturbance at, due to the murder of a Hadji, i, 263-264. Plague at-, strange frost in, i, 265. Civil war at; the theatre of war and bloodshed for months together, iii. 332-333. Sooroodj-mull, the Djatt, sacks and plunders the old city, iii, 334. New troubles in, iii, 335-336. The Marhattas storm and occupy, iii 384.
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DiLlR-QHAN, his fidelity to Mir-djaafer-qhan; deprived of his considerable arrears by Miren -, takes service with the two zemindars, Fateh-sing and Buniad-sing, ii, 331. Invites the Emperor Shah-aalem, ii, 332. Visits the Emperor, ii, 338. His gallantry; wounded by a musket-ball, ii, 339. His death, ii, 341.
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DjAAFER-QHAN, Divan of Bengal, entrusted with the Military Governments of Bengal and Oressa, i, 40.
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DjAGAT-SEAT, the famous banker, i, 279. Receives a letter from Aaly-verdy-qhan; presents it to Ser-efraz-qhan, i, 332. Offers "Tips" or Promissory Notes to Aaly-verdy-qhan's Commanders under condition of making Aaly-verdy-qhan over to Ser-efraz-qhan, i, 336 and foot-note. His house plundered of two Corors of Rupees, besides other goods, by Mir-habib, a Marhatta Commander, i, 393. Ill-used by Seradj-ed-dowla, ii, 193. Excites the English to a rupture ii, 228.
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DjAGAT-SEAT BROTHERS; their house closely surrounded by Mahmed-taky-qhan; they receive a message from the latter, ii, 456. Seized and carried to Monghyr; received with distinction by Mir-cassem-qhan; parentage and short history of, ii, 457-458. Murdered by order of Mir-cassem-qhan, ii, 504.
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DjANl-BEGUM, consort to Prince Aazem-shah; her activity during the Siege of Bidjapoor; repulses the enemy, iv, 176.
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DjANKlRAM, Radja, Minister to Aaly-verdy-qhan; his advice to his master, i, 383. Appointed Deputy Governor of Azim-abad, ii 68. Placed in a dilemma; contrivance adopted by, ii, 99. Stands upon his guard, ii, 100. Defence of Azim-abad by, ii, 102. His success, ii, 105. His death, ii, 117.
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Djan-NESSAR-QHAN, appointed Governor of Qhandess, i, 114.
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DjANO-Dji, son of Ragho-dji-bhosslah, his defeat, ii, 28. His arrival near Azim-abad; visited by the Afghans Shimshir-qhan and Morad-shir-qhan, ii, 50. His attempt to plunder Moorshood-abad; goes to Nagpur, ii, 77. His arrival at Catec as Deputy to his father; orders Mir-habib to render accounts, ii, 115.
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DjANSiTA, ruin of the town of, i, 298.
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DjAViD-QHAN, a eunuch; his intimate connections with Oodembai, mother of the Emperor Ahmed-shah; his influence over the Emperor, iii, 285. Becomes a Nazyr with absolute control over the seraglio; receives the title of Navab-bahadyr, iii, 286. Concludes a shameful treaty with the Abdaly-king, iii, 327. His murder, iii, 329.
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DjEHANDAR-SHAH alias, Muezz-eddin, eldest son of Bahadyr-shah, his engagement with his brother, Azim-ush-shan; his victory, i, 25-29. A bloody decision between him and his brother, Qhodjistah-aqhtar; assumes the title of, i, 30. His flight, i, 31. Unexpectedly victorious, i, 33. His accession to the throne, i, 34. Puts to death Sultan Kerim-eddin, i, 35. His fortune on the decline, i, 49. Sends his son, Yezz-eddin to fight Feroh-syur, i, 50. His son's shameful flight; marches in person, i, 51. His defeat and flight, i, 56. Arrested and confined by the Vezir Assed-qhan, i, 57. His assassination, i, 62. Entrusted with the command of the van; resolves to come to a decisive action; engages in a sharp encounter, iv, 185. His victory; his respect for the ladies of the enemy, iv, 186.
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DjEHAN-SHAH. See Qhodjistah-aqhtar.
DjEHI-SING, Navab Radja; complained of at Court for his partiality against the Mussulman subjects; dismissed from service, i, 227.
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DjENTIL, MOOSHER, (Monsieur Gentil), visits Aaly-hibrahim-qhan; his advice to him, ii, 545.
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DjESSARET-QHAN, Governor of Djehanghir-nugur-Dacca; instructed by Miren to put to death Gahassity-begum and Aminah-begum, ii, 368. Declines the odious task, ii, 369.
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DjESVENT-RAHTOR, Radja; in favour with the Emperor Aoreng-zib, iv, 147. Rewarded with the Government of Gudjerat; two Ranies of his family narrowly escape dishonor, iv, 148-149.
DjEVAHER-MULL, son and successor to Sooroodj-mull, commences hostilities with Nedjib-ed-dowla; takes into service a body of Marhattas; accepts the services of a European, named Somro, iv, 33.
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DjIVAN, the Syk, begins life as a writer and accountant; applies for the Patent of the Government of Cashmir, iv, 4. Bears an absolute sway; his valuable character and his patronage of learning, iv, 5. Opposes Noor-eddin-qhan; taken prisoner, iv, 7.
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DOOLET-ABAD, ceded to the Marhattas, iii, 359. Historical account in connection with, iii, 360-361.
DOOLOOBRAM, Radja, son of Djankiram, the first Minister, ordered to attend business at Oressa as Pishcar or Agent, i, 406. The Government of Oressa conferred upon, with other honors, i, 445. His incapacity, ii, 2. His cowardice, ii, 3. Shuts himself up in the fortress of Bara-bhati; visits Ragho-dji-bhosslah; made prisoner by stratagem, ii, 4. His release; his return to Moorshood-abad, ii, 6. Promoted to the office of Agent-General to Radja Ram-narain at Moorshood-abad, ii, 118. Ill-used by Seradj-ed-dowla, ii, 193. His agent at Calcutta excites the English to a rupture, ii, 228. Goes to Palassy with his troops; appears to be busy with his duty, ii, 230. Made first Minister of Mir-djaafar-qhan, ii, 237. Helps Emperor Shah-aalem with money, ii, 349.
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DOST-MAHMED-QHAN, distinguishes himself in a skirmish with the Marhatta Ragho-dji-bhosslah, ii, 13. Made Commander of a Brigade, ii, 15. His display of valour, ii, 55. Wounded and disabled, ii, 222. Retires to Sarsaram, ii, 224.
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Drake, Mr., gives shelter to Kishen-bohlub, ii, 188. His shameful flight, ii, 189. Retires to the factory of Mendradj, ii, 219.
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DUCARELL, Mr., Governor of Puraniah, in charge of the Finance Office; mediates between the Governor Hushtin and Mr. Francis, iii, 106.
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DURDJ-NARAIN, Radja, brother of Radja Ram-narain, appointed Deputy Governor of Azim-abad, ii, 555. His avarice and aspirations; his ungratefulness to his benefactor, iii, 8. Appointed Governor of Azim-abad; dismissed with disgrace, iii, 11. His mismanaged state of affairs brought to light to his great discomfiture, iii, 18. His secrets betrayed by Moorly-dur; rejects the wise advice of Shitab-ray, iii, 19. Proceeds in great pomp to pay his respects to Lord Clive; compelled on the way to retire; obtains permission to mix in the Viceroy's cortege after providing for the payment of his outstanding balances, iii, 20.