Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c28.s1.t2.38

v2.c28.s1.t2.38

The Revolution at Delhi.—"On the second day, all convened at Ajit’s tents, on the banks of the Jumna, to execute the plans now determined upon. Ajit mounted his steed; at the head of his Rathors he marched direct to the palace, and at every post he placed his own men: he looked like the fire destined to cause pralaya.² When the sun appears darkness flies; when the oil fails the lamp goes out: so is it with crowns and kings, when good faith and justice, the oil that feeds their power, is wanting. The crash which shivered the umbrella of Delhi reverberated throughout the land. The royal treasures were plundered. None amidst the Moguls came forward to rescue their king (Farrukhsiyar), and Jai Singh fled from the scene of destruction. Another king was set up, but in four months he was seized with a distemper and died. Then Daula³ was placed on the throne. But the Moguls at Delhi set up Neko Shah⁴ at Agra, and Husain marched against them, leaving Ajit and Abdulla with the king.⁵