The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.155
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.155
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Next a plot to surround and seize Sayyid ‘Abdullah at the *‘Īd* prayer of 27 August was anticipated and foiled by the minister appearing in full force. Then the foolish emperor sounded Mahārājā Ajit Singh, but the latter, knowing the inconstancy and deceitfulness of Farrukh-siyar, thought it better to give his adhesion to the Sayyid brothers, and henceforth became very friendly with them. Nizām-ul-Mulk was approached with no better success.