Fall of the Mughal Empire v3.c41.s4.27

v3.c41.s4.27

But the Emperor had not the strength to crush the rebel, nor any money for supporting his inflated army. Summer was fast approaching. So, at Begam Samru's welcome mediation, he agreed to patch up a peace. On 19th March Najaf Quli was presented to him, by the same lady, with his wrists tied together with a handkerchief, like a penitent captive rebel, in order to soothe imperial dignity. "His offences were forgiven and he was given a khilat, . . . restored to his offices and left in charge of his districts as before"!