Tadhkirah i Anand-Ram “Mukhlish” 3.4

3.4

The consequences of this disaster were lamentable; for the loss of baggage and the great scarcity of supplies that soon prevailed (four rupees could hardly purchase a sir of flour) totally deprived the soldiery of the little spirit they ever possessed. The Persian Emperor sent a message offering to treat for peace; for though so powerful, he was not one to overlook the advantages of negociation. Waziru-l mamalik Asaf Jah was opposed to the proposition; but his arguments did not prevail on the Emperor. On the 16th of the month Asaf Jah Bahadur and 'Azimu-llah Khan Bahadur were deputed to the Shah, to conclude the negociations; they returned to camp that evening. The next day Muhammad Shah repaired in person to the Persian camp. The monarch took with him a small escort.