History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c62.s13.3

v4.c62.s13.3

The Emperor was displeased at the failure of both his viceroy and general and issued an order (1 March), recalling them and appointing Khan-i-Jahan as subahdar of the Deccan for the second time. This general, on his return from his viceroyalty there (Oct. 1677) had fallen under the Emperor’s wrath and been deprived of his rank and title, and all his property had been confiscated to the State, on the ground of “tyranny in extorting tribute from the Deccan” and the suspicion of having falsely appropriated a portion of the money to himself. But on 23rd May 1678, he had been taken back into favour and restored to his former rank and title. (M.A. 168, 189; Dil. 156, 163; B.S. 452.)