A History of the Mahrattas v1.c24.55

v1.c24.55

With these domestic arrangements of the Mahrattas, Nizam Ool Moolk had no interference. We have already mentioned that he quitted Delhi in consequence of the meditated rebellion of his son Nasir Jung. On returning to the Deccan in the beginning of 1741, Nizam Ool Moolk used every endeavour to induce his son to submit without coming to hostilities. At last Nasir Jung sent messengers to treat, which so alarmed his partisans that most of them endeavoured to make the best terms they could. Nizam Ool Moolk gradually drew them over, continued to use fair words towards his son, until, in an emotion of generosity Nasir Jung hastily sent back the whole of the park of artillery. This concession might have obtained an unreserved pardon, but as soon as Nizam Ool Moolk had him in his power he wished to humble him completely. Nasir Jung, assuming the garb of a fuqeer, retired in penitence to Rozu near Doulutabad, but his father continued to manifest the same stern behaviour; till at last the young man was so much piqued that he listened to the suggestions of Futih Yab Khan, one of his companions, by whom he was persuaded that he might still compel his father to submit to any terms.