History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c37.s2.6

v3.c37.s2.6

After filling many viceroyalties, Muhammad Azam was given the title of *Shah-i-Alijah* (31 July, 1681), and employed in the Deccan in independent charge of an army corps like Shah Alam. During the captivity of the latter, Azam took the heir-apparent's seat on the right hand of the Emperor at the public prayers and *darbars*.