Later Mughals v1.c9.s31.2

v1.c9.s31.2

When the rumours of Husain Ali Khan's intended return to Court were confirmed, Muhammad Amin Khan knew not what course to adopt. His force was not strong enough to enable him to throw himself across the Nawab's route and block his way. To openly evade a meeting would leave an indelible stain on his reputation for courage. Luckily, the order came for his return to Court and he set out at once.* In the meantime Farrukh-siyar came to the conclusion that he could never oust the Sayyids, and seeing no other way of escape tried to make friends with them. By this time Muhammad Amin Khan had marched back as far as Agra. Qutb-ul-mulk thereupon remarked that as His Majesty had no longer any distrust of him, why or wherefore had he recalled Muhammad Amin Khan? Farrukh-siyar, frightened that there would be trouble, sent off urgent orders to Muhammad Amin Khan directing his return to Malwa. As this order did not suit that noble's plans he disobeyed it, and leaving his baggage in Agra, he made forced marches towards Dihli. On the 20th Safar (11th January, 1719) he was at Barahpula, a few miles to the south of the city.