Later Mughals v1.c9.s30.6

v1.c9.s30.6

At his own interview Qutb-ul-mulk had told the Emperor of Rajah Ajit Singh's discontent, which ought in his opinion to be removed. Acting on this opinion, Farrukh-siyar on the 1st Safar (23rd December, 1718) went with Qutb-ul-mulk to Rajah Ajit Singh's quarters, and presents were interchanged. He remained over an hour and then went on his way. On the following day the Wazir and Rajah Ajit Singh proceeded together to the Emperor's audience. To all appearance the breach was closed once more. The next man requiring to be conciliated was Sarbuland Khan, Mubariz-ul-mulk, Dilawar Jang. He had been appointed, as we have already said, to Agra, and after enlisting a large force marched as far as Faridabad. His expenses were heavy, and he was at all times a bad financier. Farrukh-siyar neither recalled him in order to strike a decisive blow, nor sent him any remittance from the treasury. Sarbuland Khan parted with everything he had, even down to his dwelling-house, and then came back from Faridabad without orders, and sought refuge in Old Dihli. His mansab had been taken from him in consequence. On the 6th Safar (28th December, 1718) Qutb-ul-mulk went to him and brought him to audience.*