The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c18.83
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c18.83
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The first army met Shāh Shujā‘ near Benares and an exchange of messages took place. Dārā’s endeavours to stop news of affairs at the capital from reaching his brothers had given them the excuse that they were anxious to save their father from danger at his hands. In accordance with Shāh Jahān’s instructions Rājā Jay Singh assured Shāh Shujā‘ that his father was alive and well and offered him forgiveness and the grant of Bihār if he would return to his post. Shāh Shujā‘ feigned compliance, intending to attack Rājā Jay Singh as he withdrew, but the raja, penetrating his design, attacked and scattered his forces, and pursued Shāh Shujā‘ to the borders of Bengal.