Tadhkirah i Anand-Ram “Mukhlish” 1.7

1.7

Both armies were now worn out with the struggle, and it was found advisable to make terms. On the 12th, the Nazim was met by the illustrious Wazir 'Abdu-l Baki, and conducted into the presence of the Shah, the greatest honour and respect being shown him. He was courteously received and presented with a chapkan of gold brocade, a jewelled dagger and a horse. The Nazim again repaired to the presence of the Shah on the 14th, and paid, by way of offering, a sum of twenty lacs of rupees, a portion of which had been taken from the state coffers, and the remainder contributed by the wealthiest inhabitants. He then departed in all honour. By this payment Lahore was saved from horrors among which death and spoliation were the least. The Sháh, who was full of kindness for the Názim (A'azzu-d daula), took into his service his second son, Hayátu-llah Khán Bahádur, and appointed him to the command of five hundred horse. On the 15th of the month the Sháh continued his march towards Sháh-Jahánábád. He advanced rapidly. Leaving his camp equipage at Sháhábád, on the 15th of Zí-l ka'da he appeared in the neighbourhood of Karnál, where Muhammad Sháh's army awaited his coming. But it is now time to return to Muhammad Sháh, lest the thread of the narrative should be broken.