Later Mughals v1.c9.s25.6

v1.c9.s25.6

The next day, the 5th Shawwal (31st August, 1718), Itiqad Khan and Samsam-ud-daulah set out once more, and brought the Rajah to the audience-hall. Qutb-ul-mulk was present. On reaching the outer gate, Rajah Ajit Singh declined to advance further until he was certain of the presence of the Wazir. It was only after repeated assurances that he consented to enter the palace. When he reached the door of the Diwan-i-am he halted, and said that until Qutb-ul-mulk came to him there, he would not advance another step. Samsam-ud-daulah convinced him that Qutb-ul-mulk would come, but the spot fixed for him to appear was further on. They moved on to the door of the Diwan-i-khas. Again the Rajah halted.