Later Mughals v2.c14.s20.6

v2.c14.s20.6

Nizam-ul-mulk now became governor of the Dakhin (1713). At first he espoused the cause of Sambhaji, but after some fighting a compromise was arrived at. The contest among the Mahrattas themselves, however, continued and thereby Balaji managed to improve his position until [on the 16th Nov. 1713] he was appointed to the office of Peshwa. In 1719 a new viceroy came to the Dakhin in the person of Sayyid Husain Ali Khan Barha, Amir-ul-umara and chief Bakhshi of the Empire,—Daud Khan, who opposed his taking of possession, having been defeated and killed; the Sayyid's arms were turned against the Mahrattas. His efforts were attended with so little success that in the end he was glad to agree to terms. The chauth and sardeshmukhi were promised and certain so-called hereditary lands (swa-raj) were granted, and Husain Ali Khan then returned to Dihli. Although Farrukh-siyar refused to ratify this agreement, there can be little doubt that on the spot it was acted upon and in 1719, after the dethronement of Farrukh-siyar, the formal deeds were issued. Sahu promised in return to pay a peshkash of ten lakhs for the inherited domain and a fine on his appointment as sardeshmukh, to suppress depredation, either punishing the thieves or restoring the amount stolen, and to maintain 15,000 horse for the Emperor's service.*