The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.43
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.43
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it was due to the selfishness and incurable love of intrigue of the entire official class and nobility, the imbecile character of his master, and the domination of the French praetorians. The proved worthlessness of his indigenous troops made Salābat Jang absolutely dependent on the French corps for protection. In his letters he represents himself as a helpless orphan who looked for the defence of his rights to his deceased father’s brother, “mon oncle le Gouverneur Bahadour” Dupleix! (*Lettres et Conventions*, p. 267).