History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c67.2

v4.c67.2

M.A. 272, records, "On 16th March 1686, Zain-ul-abidin, a kinsman of Abul Hasan had audience with the Emperor. Abul Hasan had cut off and sent to Shah Alam the head of Madanna Brahman as a proof of his own submission, and the Prince sent it on to the Emperor with Bahadur Ali Khan." Ishwardas, 91b, agrees, adding that Madanna, at the time of his death, cried out, "O thoughtless fool! as you are slaying me at the interested accusation of my enemies without investigating the truth of the charge,—I know that the term of your kingship has neared its end. You will not sit on your throne for more than six months after this." Khafi Khan, who was particularly well informed about Haidarabad affairs, writes (ii. 308) that the murder was done without Abul Hasan's knowledge or consent. Bhimsen, who was present in Shah Alam's camp at this time, agrees with Khafi Khan, (Dil. 191.)