[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Panjab and the Sikhs](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh) › [Aḥwāl-i Dīnā Bēg Khān](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh.ahwal-i-dina-beg-khan) › [Farhatu-n Nazirin, of Muhammad Aslam (Elliot & Dowson, extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh.ahwal-i-dina-beg-khan~en-elliot) › 4 # Ahwal-i Dina Beg Khan 4: Nawabs of Oudh. Farhatu-n Nazirin, of Muhammad Aslam (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 4 - **Language:** English ### [4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh.ahwal-i-dina-beg-khan~en-elliot.4) Burhanu-l Mulk, in consideration of the valuable services he had rendered to the Emperor, was elevated to the rank of five thousand personal and the command of five thousand horse. He also obtained the title of Bahadur Jang and the governorship of Agra; and greatly exerted himself in subverting and destroying the rebels. When Maharaja Jai Singh Sawai was sent against Churaman Jat, the governorship of the province of Oudh was conferred on Burhanu-l Mulk, and with it that title. He took such measures that no trace of revolters remained within the limits of his province; This is well known and requires no comment. At the time of the invasion of Nadir Shah, he came to Court with all haste, and although dissuaded by the Emperor and the nobles, yet he fought very boldly against the Shah. After the action he visited the Shah, and was received with great honour. Distressed beyond measure at the misfortunes which afflicted the times, he poisoned himself, leaving Safdar Jang Abu-l Mansur Khan, his sister's son, as his successor, in whose forehead the light of greatness shone, and in whose appearance the marks of dignity and grandeur were conspicuous. At the time of the invasion of Ahmad Shah Abdali, who killed Nadir Shah, and had come down with a numerous army to conquer Hindustan, Safdar Jang, with great intrepidity, stood firm to his ground, and, with a view to preserve his honour and fame, fought very severe battles with that hardy and stubborn enemy. Although Kamru-d din Khan, the minister, had fallen, and the son of Raja Jai Singh Sawai had fled from the field; although at the same time the news of the death of the Emperor was received, and the royal army was routed and dispersed, yet he repulsed and defeated him. After the flight of the Abdali, he placed Ahmad Shah upon the throne, and assuming the office of wazir, brought him to Delhi, and turned his attention to the administration of the Government. As at all times the creators of disturbance were at their work, a misunderstanding arose between him and the Emperor. For some time he was engaged in punishing and subduing the insurgents, and tried to correct the conduct of the Emperor, who, being addicted to luxury and pleasure, took no care of his duties. But seeing that it was all in vain, he left the Emperor, and went to the province which had been assigned to him. After some days he expired, and was succeeded by his son, the most upright, accomplished, and brave Jalalu-d din Haidar Shuja'u-d daula, who in the time of Shah 'Alam obtained the office of wazir, and excelled all competitors in wealth and rank. The son was even superior to the father, and an account of him shall be given hereafter. - [Previous: 3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh.ahwal-i-dina-beg-khan~en-elliot.3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh.ahwal-i-dina-beg-khan~en-elliot.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.sikh.ahwal-i-dina-beg-khan~en-elliot.4) · Pramāṇa