History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c63.s2.5

v4.c63.s2.5

So, at the end of March 1670 the Emperor had sent his Chamberlain (Khan-i-saman), Iftikhar Khan, to Aurangabad to investigate how matters really stood,—whether Muazzam was really bent on treason and what his relations with Shivaji were. This officer was now instructed to inquire into the Prince’s charges against Dilir Khan, and, if the Pathan general was found to be really guilty, to bring him by any means to the Prince’s presence and there “do to him what the exigencies of the State required.” (Dil. 74.) Iftikhar’s brother, a high officer of the imperial Court, learning of this order, wrote secretly to Dilir to be vigilant when visiting the Prince. This message only deepened the alarm and suspicion of Dilir Khan.