The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.s1.28
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.s1.28
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As usual the emperor and his courtiers were overcome with terror. Safdar Jang, who had not returned to the capital since his successes against the Bangash Afghāns and the Rohillas, received pressing messages asking him to bring to court Malhār Rāo Holkar and other allies. Before he could reach Delhi the pusillanimous Ahmad had purchased safety by a disgraceful treaty which ceded the Punjab and Multān to Afghānistān. Ahmad Shāh Abdālī thereupon appointed Mu'īn-ul-Mulk as his governor of the Punjab and returned to Kābul.