Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 6.4.2

6.4.2

But hardly was Nizam-el-mulk arrived, than his Fodjdary of MSradabad together with the rich Djaghir he enjoyed in that province, were both transferred to Yticad-qhan, with these further circumstances, that the name of MSradabad was changed into that of RocSn-abad, or RocSn-ed-doSlah's colony ; and that the whole was bestowed upon him as Altimgha irrevocable. With all this thoughtlessness, the Emperor, who now and then reflected on the impolicy of discontenting powerful men so unworthily used, thought proper to make amends to the Gentoo Prince, at least by the title of Maha-Radja or great Prince, and by pointing out to him all the graces and dignities to which he would be entitled, so soon as he should compass the ruin and destruction of the two Seids. But the Gentoo Prince, who was fully apprised of the Emperor's levity and pusillanimity, declined taking any concern in such an affair ; and sensible of both the innocence and the great power of the two brothers, he went over to their side, and became Abdollah-qhan's bosom-friend. As to Nizam-el-mulk and Ser-bSlend-qhan, who had come from so far under the promises of being promoted to the high offices of Supreme Vezir and of Paymaster-General, they not only were disappointed in that promise, but moreover lost even the posts and emoluments they had hitherto enjoyed. Their surprise and discontent had no bounds ;