Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c7.s6.10

v1.c7.s6.10

This war was under the special charge of Safdar Jang and had been undertaken at his instance and in opposition to the wazir’s policy; therefore, from the outset the wazir sulked in isolation in his tents, or enjoyed his rival’s troubles and discomfiture. On the second day of the march, Safdar Jang had to “visit the wazir in his camp and crave his pardon, as there had been unpleasantness between the two before.” (Anandrām, 206) Later on, when Qāim Khān, the loyal Bangash chief of Farrukhabad, joined the army, the Mir Atish quarrelled with him and the two had to be reconciled in the Emperor’s presence. (5th May. Anandrām, 247.)