Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c16.s8.20
Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c16.s8.20
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v1.c16.s8.20
It shamed Imād even. On 28th May he came to Malhar’s camp, went to Malika-i-zamāni, presented five mohars to her, laid his turban on the ground before her, and wept, professing shame and disgrace to himself at the hardships that had befallen her, and pleading in excuse, “I was helpless in the matter. The Deccanis would listen to none. I am like their servant. My face has been blackened.” The ex-queen stoically laid the blame on Fate.