History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c24.31

v2.c24.31

Every word of the letter was false, because the faithful Daud Khan had never corresponded with Aurangzib, still less had he conspired to seize and betray his master and his master’s son. But the lying epistle coming at a time when so many others were turning traitor, did the work intended. “The future grew absolutely dark to Dara as he read it. He sank into grief. Suspicion got possession of his mind." He recalled Sipihr Shukoh from the side of Daud Khan and weakened the party that held the Bias river. Daud Khan on returning to his master found him a changed man, ever turning a clouded face and suspicious looks at him. Hearty co-operation between the Prince and his chief lieutenant ceased.*