History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c37.s8.11

v3.c37.s8.11

This person was Muhammad Ibrahim, surnamed Asad Khan, sister's son of the late wazir and the husband of one of the many sisters of Aurangzib's mother. His handsome person and youthful grace had made a favourable impression on Shah Jahan, but he had hitherto occupied only the lower ranks of the official ladder. At Jafar Khan’s death he was only a Commander of Two Thousand, and Second Paymaster. Social decorum would have been outraged if a mere lad of 48 years and a third-grade official had been at once made Grand Wazir. Aurangzib, therefore, moved cautiously and let six years pass before filling the highest office in his State. On Jafar Khan’s death he appointed Asad Khan as Deputy Chancellor (Naib Diwan) relieving him of the Second Paymastership soon afterwards (1670).