The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.199

v4.c19.199

Dārā Shukoh, the eldest son of Shāh Jahān, dreading the unscrupulous ambition of his younger brother, had caused the issue of the orders for the conclusion of peace with Golconda, and attempted to frustrate his schemes by appointing Mīr Jumla to the chief command of the army sent to invade Bījāpur, but the device failed owing to the perfect understanding which existed between Aurangzīb and Mīr Jumla. The prince accompanied the expedition and Mīr Jumla, who by the emperor's orders held the chief command, was, in fact, subordinate to him.