The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c27.213

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Farrukh-siyar, son of ‘Azīm-ush-Shān, aims at crown, 326; proclaims himself emperor and defeats ‘Azz-ud-dīn at Khajuhā, 327; defeats Jahāndār Shāh at Sāmogarh, 328–9; his distribution of offices, 331; his cruelty and character, 332; his treachery to the Sayyids, 334; marries Ajit Singh's daughter, treated by Dr Hamilton, 335; neglects state affairs, 336; intrigues against Sayyids, 337; attempts reconciliation, 338; blinded and strangled, 339, 395; his recognition of Shāhū, 395

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