A History of the Mahrattas v1.c11.71

v1.c11.71

His son, Mohummud Amin, was dissolute, but he possessed his father’s confidence. This youth, having been guilty of some disrespect to the person or authority of Abdoollah Kootub Shah, the latter thought fit to punish him. This treatment being resented by Meer Joomleh, altercation arose between him and the king, which at length led to a formal petition on the part of the former for the Emperor’s protection. The application being warmly seconded by Aurungzebe, laid the foundation of that friendship between him and Meer Joomleh, which greatly contributed to Aurungzebe’s elevation.