The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.s1.31

v4.c21.s1.31

Salābat Jang's position was now difficult. He retained the support of his French allies but financial difficulties embarrassed him and his brother was at the head of an immense army. Negotiations and preparations for taking the field were begun at the same time, but before either had advanced beyond their earliest stages Ghāzī-ud-dīn was poisoned at Aurangābād by his stepmother and Salābat Jang remained in undisputed possession of the viceroyalty of the Deccan.