Tadhkirah i Anand-Ram “Mukhlish” 6.2

6.2

On the morrow the Shah rode forth from the citadel, and pitched his camp near the Shalamar gardens, five kos from the town, and once more the government of Hindustan devolved on Muhammad Shah. On the 8th of the month 'Abdu-l Baki Khan, and Hayatu-llah Khan, son of the Nawab Nazim A'azzu-d daula, were sent to Lahore with an order directing the latter to collect and forward a contribution of one kror of rupees. The messengers, travelling with rapidity, reached Lahore on the 21st of the same month. They were met by the Nawab Nazim in the Shalamar gardens. Hence they continued their way in company to the city. The illustrious messenger here met with the kindest and most courteous reception, and the friendship already existing between the noble entertainer and his guest was much increased. Through the exertions of Kifayat Khan the demand for a kror of rupees was modified, and a sum of twenty lacs taken in addition to the former contribution.