The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.s1.63

v4.c21.s1.63

It is not quite correct to represent the prince as being in rebellion against his father.¹ He originally left the palace by his father’s wish and raised troops for service against Ghāzī-ud-dīn. Subsequent orders recalling him were actually issued by the minister, and though they bore the emperor’s seal there is every reason to believe that the prince’s course of action accorded with his father’s wishes. Many circumstances contributed to the choice of Bihār as a field for his activity. Both Najīb-ud-Daula and Shujā‘-ud-Daula were anxious to be rid of him and the latter was ambitious of adding the viceroyalty of Bengal, Bihār and Orissa to that of Oudh and not unwilling to employ the prince as his instrument. Muhammad Qulī Khān, Shujā‘-ud-Daula’s governor of Allahābād, a brave but foolish man, was also ambitious of annexing the viceroyalty, for his master, as he was careful to explain, but in reality for himself. Shujā‘-ud-Daula suspected his servant’s ambitions but was ready to permit him to embark on the enterprise.