History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s1.t5.1

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Shaista Khan was succeeded by Khan Jahan Bahadur (a brother of Azam Khan Kokah) for a few months (1688-1689), and then came Ibrahim Khan in June 1689, as permanent subahdar. He was an old man of mild disposition and sedentary habits and a great lover of books. Without strength of purpose or capacity for action, he let matters drift, till the administration of the province entirely broke down, and every one did what he liked. But Ibrahim Khan's character had some redeeming features ; the English traders call him "the most famously just and good nabob," and the Muslim historian records that "he did not allow even an ant to be oppressed." He personally administered justice, was free from venality and caprice, and promoted agriculture and commerce. [Riyaz. tr. 231.] His first act after coming to Bengal was to make terms with the