New History of the Marathas v2.c24.s2.325

v2.c24.s2.325

8. Horrid murders.—Salabat Jang began to quail before Bussy, under whose advice Nizam Ali was appointed to the government of Haidarabad, so that he might be safely kept at a distance. Haidar Jang immediately on coming to office, took possession of fort Daulatabad and removed from that place all partizans of Shah Nawaz Khan, keeping that Khan a closely watched prisoner. It became apparent that Bussy contemplated the same design against Nizam Ali also. Haidar Jang called on Nizam Ali and delivered him a message that Bussy wanted him immediately for a conference. Nizam Ali apprehending danger to his person answered that he would call on Bussy the next day. Haidar Jang insisted that he must go at once. This threatening tone roused Nizam Ali’s suspicions and drawing the small dagger he carried in his hand, he immediately thrust it into Haidar Jang’s body, killing him instantly. Vithal Sundar who was near cut off Haidar Jang’s head and escaped along with Nizam Ali to safe quarters.