Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c15.s7.5

v1.c15.s7.5

The first task of a true wazir at that time should have been to reorganise the imperial army, which had been reduced in number, shorn of equipment and ruined in discipline. For this a regular and adequate supply of funds had to be ensured. But Safdar Jang looked only to building up his private hoard, regardless of his duty to the country. Therefore, the armed defence of the Empire became impossible and the wazir who had reduced the country to this condition had no right to hold his office.