The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.268
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.268
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His departure left Muhammad Shāh and his courtiers stupefied with the blow which had fallen on them. For two months nothing was done or proposed in regard to the state of affairs in the empire. Even this blow could not awaken from the heavy sleep of security, and the lethargy of indolence, people who were so intoxicated with the wine of pride and self-conceit. They agreed only in ill-will to each other. It was not until November that the emperor and his courtiers could summon up energy for active intrigue.