History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c69.s6.2

v4.c69.s6.2

Shaikh Nizam, "chief among the servants of Qutb Shah," had been induced to desert to the Mughals during the siege of Golkonda (28th May, 1687.) His pre-eminent position and ability had been recognized by the Emperor immediately creating him a 6-hazari with the title of Muqarrab Khan and a cash reward of one lakh of Rupees, and giving high commands to his relatives, so that the mansabs held by this family totalled 25,000 men. (M.A. 296, 320.) This able and active general had been detached to lay siege to Panhala (1688). He sent out clever spies to get news about Shambhuji's whereabouts and movements.