Tarikh-i Muzaffari 3.10

3.10

The Emperor entered the fort, and on the evening of the same day he was joined by Intizamu-d daula, * * who advised that a force should be placed under him to throw up intrenchments round the fortress. * * The Emperor replied: "Ghaziu-d din Khan 'Imadu-l Mulk is an old adherent of our house, and will not think of doing me any harm. After receiving the expression of my wishes, he will not fail to effect the withdrawal of the Mahrattas. The best thing you can do is to go and keep quiet at home for a few days." * * He accordingly retired. "'Imadu-l Mulk sent a letter to the Emperor, demanding the office of wazir, and a new distribution of offices. * * Next day he came to the presence, and was installed as wazir. * * 'Akibat Mahmud Khan recommended that Ahmad Shah should be deposed, and another prince raised to the throne in his stead. 'Imadu-l Mulk and the Mahrattas were afraid of his power, and did not see how to act in opposition, so they acquiesced. After that the lawyers were collected, and were consulted as to the deposition of Ahmad Shah. * * On their approval, Ahmad Shah was removed from the throne on the 10th Sha'ban, and cast into prison. * * After that they waited upon the royal princes who were in confinement, to select one to ascend the throne. But the princes were afraid, and no one consented.