Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c28.s12.39

v2.c28.s12.39

women, whom he loved most [Ganna Begam] had, during Suraj Mal's lifetime, given her love to Jawahir and manifested much passion for him. All had been concerted for carrying her off secretly, but Suraj Mal, being informed in time, prevented its execution...Imad [when migrating to Farrukhabad] narrowly missed leaving her a prey to the Jats again on the way ; the latter, by a secret order of Jawahir and the consent of the belle, went to surprise her conductors and get her into their hands. This they undertook not far from Agra, but they failed in the attempt, as they did not apply all their force." [Wendel, 99.]