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Nearly a month ago when I visited Calcutta I decided to go to Murshidabad. Because of the security and ill intentions of traitors this news was not made public. A number of harkarahs, however, knew about it but as no one trusts the words of harkarahs nowadays, we did not give any serious thoughts to it. After reaching Murshidabad I went to pay a visit to the Mausoleum and asked commanders Khvajah Muhammad Hadi Khan and Mir Muhammad Khan who are both in your service to place guards on the doors of the Imam Barah. At the night of 9 Muharram when I was at the house of Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur these two commanders, who from the very start were bent on treachery, brought in nearly thirty to forty thousands armed men and stationed them inside and outside the Imam Baraha. At the time I was coming from the house of Nawab Nasir al-Mulk I was unaware of this happening and started in my palanquin with only a few men to guard me. With God's help on my side I did not take the prescribed route and escaped unharmed from the place. After the discovery of this plot I asked an enquiry to be held to find out the true perpetrator of this plot. My enquiry has shown that the above-mentioned two commanders were guilty of this felony. I am asking you to dismiss them from your service and from their commands. As they are beyond my territory, you may decide to give them whatever punishment you think they deserve. -- Another, contemporary translation is CC2/3, entry no. 95.

Expresses satisfaction at the arrival of a force of 500. Another, contemporary and different translation of the contents is CC2/5,entry no 173.

Refers to affairs in Azimabad on 29 Jumada al-Thani, reg. yr 5 [ 27 February 1759]. Another, very different, contemporary translation of te econtents is CC2/6 item no. 354

We have received today, 15 Rajab, reg.yr. 5 [14 March 1759], a letter from His Majesty with his signatures and a letter-bag from Nawab Vazir al-Mumalik regarding the Prince. Copies of these letters are enclosed for your information. I have also received a petition from Maharajah Ram Narayan. A copy of this is also enclosed. Enclosure 1. Copy of the letter from His Majesty. -- Some short sighted and foolish people have instigated my son Prince Mirza Ali Gohar to rebel against me. He is marching towards you with evil designs. As he is thinking of disturbing the peace of our realm I am writing to you so that you could at once go to Azimabad and somehow or other arrest my son, keep an eye on events everywhere else and punish the troublemakers so that they become an example to others. This will please us most. Enclosure 2: Copy of letter from Nawab Vazir al-Mumalik to His Majesty. -- We have been informed that your son, misguided by some mean and unfaithful people and having some crazy ideas in his mind is marching towards Azimabad. It will be good if you could issue an order forbidding everyone to join in this mischief and to arrest the Prince for usurping your rights and authority and punish all troublemakers for destroying the peace and tranquillity of the state. This would give us great pleasure. Enclosure 3: Copy of a petition of Maharajah Nand Kumar addressed to Shuja al-Mulk Bahadur. --Thank you for your parvana received here on 9th Rajab, informing that Nawab Sabitjang Bahadur [i.e. Clive], along with a European force arrived there on the above date and Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur will be reaching there by fast coaches. Mr Sabitjang has written to Mr Amyatt that he should also come with his army and armaments to join them. I am pleased to know that everything is working out satisfactorily. I have recently informed you that Nawab Madar al-Daulah had arrived at Nayatpore. He has now reached Phulwari. In order to delay him here I have asked Maharajah Shitab Rai to start some negotiations with him so that our forces have enough time to reach here. Mr Amyatt was also here but today, in the morning of Thursday, 9th Rajab [8 March 1759] he suddenly and without informing me left for Murshidabad by boat. This has made my army very disheartened and there is rioting in the city. The Prince is marching towards us very fast and it was reported yesterday that he has arrived at Alipore. There is a rebellion in the city. I am not sure what sort of report Mr Amyatt will give to Nawab Sabitjang Bahadur but I swear in the name of Almighty, my religion and Ganges,etc., that I am fully faithful to you and the negotiations with Madar al-Daulah were being conducted to waste his time and delay him until our forces arrive here. That is why I have sent one of your most faithfull servants Muhammad Shakir to you to give you correct information regarding my intentions. So far, I have not received any reply to this message. -- Here there are two thousand men carrying banners and shuqqa of Muhammad Quli Khan. I am at a loss what to do. I am annoyed with my own luck that I have been ruined for nothing. I do not know what to do next. As I am the keeper of the fort and the English Kothi is next to it, or rather, it is part of the fort, I wanted my men to guard this place. If the Kothi was taken over by the enemy I would not be able to protect the fort. In order to guard Mr Amyatt and the English Kothi I appointed some of my men to guard this place but he wanted to depend on his men only. I have explained this to you in detail in my letter. Thee is not much time left. Whatever I have done I have done with a clear conscience. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/10, item no. 400

I have already sent you copies of the letters I had received from the Nawab Wazir as well from His Majesty the King. I have now received some other letters from the King and from the Nawab Vazir. Copies of these letters, attested by the Qazi, with his official seals, as well as a copy of a letter I wrote to the Prince are now enclosed for your information. If you consider it proper you may send a copy of this letter to Rif'at Pinah Abd al-Rahim Khan. The original documents may be sent to Amir Beg Khan so that he can examine them and return them through Abd al-Rahim Khan. Copies of these documents should also be sent to Rajah Ram Narayan and others. Enclosure 1: Letter from Shuja al-Mulk Bahadur - Mir Jafar to Prince Muhammad Hidayat Bakhsh, dated: 28 Rajab, San 5. -- Copy of a letter sent to the Prince on 28 Rajab, San 5. I hope you have seen copies of the letters I had received from His Majesty and the Nawab Vazir and which I had sent to you earlier. I have now received another shuqqah from His Majesty and a letter from the Nawab Vazir. I am sending copies of these letters attested by the Qazi for your information. I hope you and your advisers will be able to consider the contents of these letters and implement their recommendations. -- Enclosure 2: Letter to Navab Amir al-Hind [Amir al-Hind Umdat al-Mulk]s, Siraj al-Daulah Anvar al-Din Khan Bahadur Mansurjang Sipah Salar. -- I would like to bring to your notice that in your previous letter you informed me that the King has approved the grant of titles to your sons. Accordingly, I have ordered for the preparation of four documents as well as ceremonial robes, studded turban and a decorated ceremonial jacket. I am sending these in a sealed box to Lord Clive so that he can forward these for the King for approval. -- Enclosure 3: Letter from Vazir al-Mumalik to Mir Ja’far. Impression of Seal of Khadim al-Shara’ al-Mu’tasam Bi’allah al-Musta’an Qazi Zahid Muhammad Khan. -- We are delighted at the news that His Majesty has bestowed the viceroyalty of the Province of Bihar on his son, Prince Muhammad Hidayat Bakhsh, and has appointed you as his governor. We should be grateful to him for these honours. Meanwhile, wherever Prince Ali Gohar went to muster support in favour of his claims and against the wishes of His Majesty, he has failed to attract any followers for his cause. It is heartening to know that you have checked his advances and he has returned disappointed from all sides. His Majesty is very pleased with the services you have rendered. -- Enclosure 4: Letter from Alamgir 11 to Mir Jafar. Royal shuqqa dated 27 Rajab, San 4. -- We have bestowed the viceroyalty of Azimabad from Ali Gohar to our obedient son Muhammad Hidayat Bakhsh and the governorship to Ja’far Muhammad Khan Mahabatjang Bahadur. We have granted him our appointment orders. As Ali Gohar has acted against our will, therefore it is necessary that my faithful servant Mir Jafar should capture him and send him to us under the custody of a strong guard so that we could make him an example for others. -- Enclosure 5: Details of honours bestowed on the sons of Nawab [Siraj al-Daulah]. Four entries: (1) Madar al-Mulk Muhammad Munavvar Khan Bahadur Hafthazari; haft hazar savar. Post of seven thousand and Commander of seven thousand horsemen. Rasad Shashhazari bazat, shash hazar savar; Post of six thousand and Commander of six thousands horsemen Rafaqat Yakhazar bazat, yak-hazar savar; Post of one thousand and Commander of one thousand horsemen. (2) Hisam al-Mulk, I’timad al-Daulah Muhammad Abd Allah Khan Bahadur Hafthazari ba-zat; Haft hazar savar; Post of seven thousand and Commander of seven thousand horsemen. Rasad Shashhazari bazat, shash hazar savar; Post of six thousand and Commander of six thousands horsemen. Rafaqat Dohazar bazat, yak-hazar savar; Post of Two thousand and Commander of one thousand horsemen.(3) Saif al-Mulk Anvar al-Daulah Muhammad Anvar Khan Bahadur Hafthazari, Haft hazar savar: Post of seven thousand and Commander of seven thousand horsemen Rasad Shashhazari bazat, shash hazar savar; Post of six thousand and Commander of six thousand horsemen Rafaqat Yakhazar bazat, yak-hazar savar; Post of one thousand and Commander of one thousand horsemen. (4) Nasir al-Mulk, Intizam al-Daulah Muhammad Salabat Khan Bahadur Haft hazari, hafr hazar savar; Post of seven thousand and Commander of seven thousand horsemen Rasad Panjhazari bazat, Do hazar savar; Post of five thousand and Commander of six thousand horsemen Rafaqat Do hazar bazat, yak-hazar savar; Post of two thousand and Commander of one thousand horsemen. Enclosure 6: Letter from Ba’d tadim-i marasam-i ubudiyat va inkisar to Nawab Wazir al-Mumalik[?]. -- Nawab Siraj al-Daulah Anvar al-Din Khan Bahadur has written to me for the increase of honours and status of his sons. As a result, documents relating to their new status/posts have arrived from His Majesty. I have also received a decorated turban, a robe of honour, a crown and a waistcoat for the Nawab. I am sending these documents and accessories in a sealed box. I am also sending for your information a copy of the official letter I have received and a copy of the reply I have sent. While in the presence of His Majesty I mentioned that the Nawab often keeps a record of his requests. Therefore, all presents received for the Nawab from His Majesty are being sent to you. In order to send these items to the Nawab you may ask your officials to take appropriate steps. Enclosure 7: Yadasht:- Tafsil-i ataya kih az Huzur-i Aqdas va A’ala bara’e Navab Siraj al-Daulah Anvar al-Din Khan Bahadur [9 April, 1756] marhamat shud. -- Details of the gifts and grants bestowed on Nawab Siraj al-Daulah Anvar al-Din Khan by His Majesty the King Emperor. Details: A decorated ceremonial turban. A ceremonial jacket. A ceremonial gown decorated with pearls. A ceremonial head wear decorated with pearls. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no. 487.

I have received several letters from Maharajah Ram Narayan describing the assault of the Prince and how his fortress withstood his attacks and how he was disappointed when he did not receive the help from you or me. If I were with you I would have made some suggestions to remedy the situation. Now whatever resistance he is offering he is doing because of your help. He should be offered whatever help he needs. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.480.

With the blessing of God I arrived at the fort of Murshidabad on Friday, 27 Dhu al-Hijjah, reg.yr. 5 [i.e. 1 September 1758] and was pleased to meet all classes of people there. I am now longing to see my dearest son. Kindly let me know when you will be able to come and see me. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/2, entry no. 71.

Refers to the transfer of 100,000 rupees, Luke Scrafton, Warren Hastings, Amir Beg Khan and, near the end, to the Jagat Seth Mahtab Rai and Sarup Chand.

I am leaving Sadiq Bagh today, Sunday 2 Sha'ban, reg.yr. 6 and will be moving into my Hasht khemah/tent. I will be travelling in non-stop coaches to reach you soon.

Thank you for your letter informing that you have received news from Azimabad that that the enemies were having some bad thoughts and that Zubdat al-Tajjar/ chief trader Mr Watts would be giving me a detailed report on this matter. As a matter of fact this is the first time I have heard of this as Mr Watts had already left for Calcutta before I received your letter. If I hear or receive any bad news from there I will inform you at once and seek your help. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 224.

I have not received any news from you. It is necessary that you write to us soon. Meanwhile, I have received letters from Nawab Shuja al-Daulah Bahadur and Nawab Muhammad Quli Khan. I am enclosing copies for your information [missing]. In addition Amir Beg Khan would be able to give you further details. Kindly advise me about the future course of action after you have read these reports. -- Another, contemporary translation is CR8/1, entry no. 238.

Thank you for your letter informing me about various matters. I was pleased to know that you have appointed a sardar to help Khvajah Muhammad Hadi Khan. As far as other matters are concerned, I will be able to discuss these when we meet in the near future. I left my capital on 22 Safar and am staying in my tent now. Here I will be able to wait for a few days until your arrival. Here we will be able to discus various issues, including the request of Zubdat al-Tajjar, Mr Scarfton to receive help. -- P.S. I pay a lot of respect to our friendship and whatever problem I face I always take action after consulting with you.

Refers to the arrival of two ships with forces and taht more were on their way. Also mentions the East India Company was pleased with the good news over Plassey and a request for Amir Beg Khan regarding the drafting of an alliance. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/5, entry no. 178.

I am very pleased to have received your letter along with fifteen prisoners who by using your counterfeit signatures were carrying out robberies and destruction in the neighbourhood. This will bring an end to their misdeeds and prevent your name to be maligned by people. I will make sure that they get appropriate punishment so that they may deter others not to follow their path.

Thank you for your letter informing that you have received a letter from Mr Amyatt regarding the arrival of the Prince's army near Azimabad and some other matters and asking me to send Mir Muhammad Qasim Khan to see you as soon as possible. I had already received this news from some other sources, therefore, he is already on his way to see you. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/10, item no. 368.

Thank you for your letter giving details of Mr Amyatt's negotiations/interrogation of Rajah Ram Narayan. I have received a petition from Rajah Ram Narayan, which he had sent on 11 Rajab [10 March 1759]. This is enclosed with this letter for your information. If he had written it earlier it would seem that he has been faithful. He was staying in Farrah Bagh on 16th of this month [15 March 1759) and will be going to Sadiq Bagh tomorrow. Mr Hastings will tell you further details when he comes to see you. -- Enclosure: Dated 11 Rajab, San 5; [21 March, 1758]. Letter from Maharajah Ram Narayan to Mir Ja’far. -- Thank you for your parvanah, which I received from Khvajah Afzu on 11 Rajab, San 5. You asked me that before Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur starts his journey with a large army and armaments and the arrival of Lord Clive at Bihroli whatever action is taken or happens it is necessary that Khvajah Afzu examines it personally and submits a detailed report. As our honour is at stake it is necessary that action be taken with consistency and courage. Whatever size of army is considered it is necessary that continuous and regular support is provided. He is appointed at the rear of the army and follows it. My lord, your instructions and various strategies which Khvajah Afzu has explained to you I, along with all my forces, am ready to follow them and prepared to sacrifice my life to achieve the results. All jamadars under me like Nawab Ahmad Khan, Sardar Khan, Nur Khan, Daroghah of artillery, Rao Shankar Lal, Daroghah of artillery, etc., have given money and are ready to march with me. I am not sure about Rahmat Khan and other jamadars who are accompanying the arsenal as to when they will arrive. I have written to him instructing him to join us as soon as possible. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/10, item no.384.

A contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/11, item no. 416

A contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/11, item no.439.

Thank you for your letter reminding me to send the salaries of the army with Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur and to keep the army happy and to supply appropriate provisions to it. I am day and night engaged in keeping the army happy and arranging for its salaries and for this purpose have given two Lac rupees to Nawab Nasir Mulk Bahadur. I have allocated further sums for this purpose and will be sending it to you in due course.

I have not heard from you for some time. Please do let me know about your welfare. -- Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CR8/1, entry no. 234.