Later Mughals v2.c13.s6.13

v2.c13.s6.13

Ghiyas Khan approved these words, pointing out that he had only meant to suggest that preparation was necessary, "a blow after the fight" meant mere dishonour. The Nawab's kinsmen approved, and preparation was decided on. Ghiyas Khan proposed a march from Mandeshwar to Ujjain, where they should await the farman and leave in safety their superfluous baggage. The farman ought to be received with outward honour, to be followed by a march towards the capital. If they were to fight, they could fight as well there as here; nay, at Court the position was better. When men have once resolved on death they can fight even against heaven; as to any other low wretches, of what account were they? The Sayyids were not angels having wings and able to take flight; men with bodies, however much fenced in, can be reached. Right was on their side. If a gracious God shielded them, Right would triumph. If, before they reached the vicinity of Sironj, things took another turn, what would it matter? On hearing of their ostensible return to the capital, would not their opponents be forthwith put off their guard. Muhammad Amin Khan, Hamid Khan and others at Court should be addressed, as also Iwaz Khan and others in the Dakhin. The commandant of Asirgarh should be gained over, money might be offered him for the cession of that fortress. That place could be easily reached from Sironj, "and when Asir is ours, God has given us the key of the kingdom of the Dakhin." Reayat Khan, Abdur-rahim Khan, Qadir Dad Khan and Mutawassil Khan supported Muhammad Ghiyas.