I read the letter sent by Nasrat Jang* to you. In this letter he has recommended Dáūd Khán* and mentioned his own services. Something should be written in reply. (But) we should wait for the conquest of the fortress (i.e., Vákingarh). After the conquest some of his requests should be granted; but before that, the granting of his requests is impossible. Henceforth for capturing the fortress you should order Tarbiat Khán* to send all the necessary things. And you should also write to the garrison of the fortress of that side to send the artillery consisting of ‘jazáyars’,* ‘rám-jangis’*, bullets, and gunpowder to the army of Nasrat Jang. Authority lies in the hands of the Powerful and Unique God; He does what He wills.