Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c14.s2.3

v1.c14.s2.3

Qāim’s mother opened negotiations with the wazir for saving the Bangash heritage for a price, and herself came to Safdar Jang’s camp on 24th December. After long discussions, it was finally agreed that on payment of 60 lakhs of Rupees, as escheat to the imperial exchequer on account of Qāim Khan’s property, all that chieftain’s territory would be confirmed to Imām Khan, who would be recognised as the new Nawāb. Three-fourths of this succession-fee was paid in cash and kind, and for the balance the Dowager Begam threw the responsibility on Sadullah Khan Ruhela who had seized Qāim’s elephants and camp property at Daunri and from whom the wazir must collect the amount as the price of these spoils.