Fall of the Mughal Empire v3.c35.s7.1

v3.c35.s7.1

Nawal Singh died on 10th August 1775, in the fort of Dig, while his brother was absent at Kumbher. The faithless Ruhela Rahim-dād, encamped under the walls of Dig, took advantage of the garrison being distracted by mourning for their late king, to seize the gate nearest to his camp and thus easily possessed himself of the whole city. Taking the infant Kesari Singh out of the royal harem he placed him on the throne, proclaimed himself regent, and appropriated all the stores and royal property in the capital. Nawal Singh’s agents were driven out of their offices.