Later Mughals v2.c14.s2.6
Later Mughals v2.c14.s2.6
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v2.c14.s2.6
The vacant office of chief minister was claimed by the deceased's son, Qamar-ud-din Khan, as his by right of inheritance; but Khan Dauran, who was the Emperor's candidate, [Yahya 130b] unable to carry through his own appointment, persuaded Muhammad Shah to send for Nizam-ul-mulk from the Dakhin. Qamar-ud-din was consoled with his father's title of Itimad-ud-daulah (30th January 1721); and as a temporary measure the duties of the minister were made over to Inayat-ullah Khan Kashmiri, in addition to his previous office of Lord Steward (Khan-saman). This appointment was made on the 14th February. [Warid 48, Kamwar 248, Shiu Das 66a, K. K. 939, Ahwal 178b, Khush-hal 136b.]