CONTENTS.

Praise of God, the Prophet, and his four friends—Account of Nawáb Faizu-llah Khán—City of Rámpúr—The Kosí river— Introduction—Arrival of the Afgháns, and an account of the Katehr territory—Sháh 'Álam Khán and Hasan Khán's arrival in Katehr—Sháh 'Álam Khán—Rise of Nawáb Muhammad Khán—The eunuch defeated and slain—Saifu-d dín routed and killed—Defeat and death of Rája Barnand Khattrí—Defeat of the Rája and conquest of the Kamáún hills—Arrival of Mu­hammad Sháh at Bangash—Nawáb 'Alí Muhammad Khán returns to Katehr from Sirhind—Nawáb Kamru-d dín Khán killed—Death of the Emperor Muhammad Sháh—Nawáb 'Alí Muhammad Khán takes possession of the whole territory of Katehr—Death of Nawáb 'Alí Muhammad Khán—Kutbu-d dín Khán slain—Káím Jang slain—Arrival of Safdar Jang to seize Káím Jang's property—Rise of Nawáb Ahmad Khán Bangash, and death of Rája Nuwul Ráí—Defeat of Safdar Jang—Nawáb Sa'du-llah Khán proceeds to aid Ahmad Khán Bangash—Ahmad Khán defeated by Safdar Jang, and taken prisoner in the forest of Jalkaná—Wealth and luxury of Najíb Khán—Settlement of matters with Safdar Jang—Nawáb 'Abdu-llah Khán's return from Kandahár to Katehr — Differences between 'Abdu-llah Khán, Faizu-llah Khán, Sa'du-llah Khán, and other Nawábs— 'Abdu-llah Khán's animosity against Nawáb Faizu-llah Khán— Arrival of Nawáb 'Abdu-llah Khán and others in Katehr, and allowances made to them—Allowances fixed for the author's master and Nawáb Sa'du-llah Khán—Death of Murtazá Khán —Death of Alláh Yár Khán—Power gained by Safdar Jang— Jáwed Khán killed by Safdar Jang—Ahmad Sháh is disgusted with Safdar Jang—Nawáb Sa'ádat Khán revolts at the instiga­tion of Safdar Jang—Rebellion of Safdar Jang, and the battle which ensued—Disagreement between Zú-l fikár Jang and Nawáb Safdar Jang—Súraj Mal Ját taken prisoner by 'Imádu-l Mulk— Capture of Ahmad Sháh—Ascension of 'Azíz-d dín 'Álamgír Bádsháh to the throne—Daughter of Nawáb Mu'ínu-l Mulk brought from Láhore—Celebration of her marriage—Exchange of turbans between Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula and Sa'du-llah Khán—Nawáb 'Imádu-l Mulk comes to expel Shujá'u-d daula from the estate of the sons of Nawáb Faizu-llah Khán—Nawáb Ja'far 'Alí Khán and Káim 'Alí Khán's friendship with Sa'du-llah Khán—Jankú and other Dakhin chiefs come against Najíbu-d daula—Shujá'u-d daula with the nobility of Katehr proceeds to assist him—Ahmad Sháh comes from Kandahár to aid Najíbu-d daula—The chiefs of Katehr join the camp of Ahmad Sháh Durrání—Bháo and other chiefs of the Dakhin come to fight with the Durrání King—The Dakhin chiefs are deserted by Súraj Mal Ját; they proceed to Pánípat; Kutb Sháh and Mumin Khán are slain—Ahmad Sháh marches from Anúp-shahr to punish the Dakhin chiefs—Nawáb Faizu-llah Khán reaches the camp of the King, and joins with him in the crusade—Bháo and other Dakhin chiefs slain—The Emperor re­turns to Dehlí—He takes Súraj Mal Ját into his favour, and confirms him in his possessions—The Doáb districts granted to the chiefs of Katehr—'Imádu-l Mulk and Malhár Ráo invest Dehlí, and Najíbu-d daula is expelled—The Emperor proceeds to the eastern part of the country—Account of Kásim 'Alí Khán, Governor of Bengal—Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula comes with the view of expelling Ahmad Khán Bangash—Death of Nawáb Sa'du-llah Khán—Dúndí Khán goes to Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula to settle the dispute which was raised by Ahmad Khán Bangash —'Álamgír Bádsháh slain by the hands of Bálábásh Khán— Súraj Mal Ját killed—Jawáhir Singh Ját besieges Najíbu-d daula in Dehlí—Government of Rátan Singh Ját, Kehri Singh and others—Flight of Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula—His arrival at Katehr —Battle of Kora—The Nawáb's interview with the English— Death of Nawáb 'Abdu-llah Khán—Arrival of Rám Chandar Ganesh, Mádhújí Sindiya and others—Death of Ahmad Khán Bangash—Death of Dúndí Khán—Death of Najíbu-d daula, and authority acquired by Muhammad Zábita Khán—March from Alláhábád to Dehlí, and defeat of Muhammad Zábita Khán— Account of Sankar Gangápúr—Death of Sardár Khán Bakhshí, and the exploits of his sons—Ahmad Khán and his son take possession of his dominions and wealth—Engagement between 'Ináyat Khán and Háfizu-l Mulk—Release of the dependents of Zábita Khán—The Dakhin chiefs come to Rám Ghát—Dispute between Háfiz Rahmat Khán and Ahmad Khán, son of the de­ceased Bakhshí—Death of Fath Khán Khánsámán—Quarrels between his sons—Governor-General Lord (Warren) Hastings' arrival at Benares, and his interview with Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula—Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula suggests the invasion of Katehr, and Háfizu-l Mulk is slain—Account of Muhammad Yár Khán after his death—Muhibu-llah Khán and Fathu-llah Khán— Account of the Begam of Nawáb Sa'du-llah Khán—Interview between Fathu-llah Khán and Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula—Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula comes to Anwalá—Interview between him and Nawáb Muhammad Yár Khán—Interview of Muhibu-llah Khán with Najaf Khán and Ílich Khán — Nawáb Shujá' reaches Bisaulí and encamps there—Muhammad Bashír comes to confis­cate Anwalá—Account of Yúsuf Khán of Kandahár—Anwalá confiscated and its inhabitants ruined—Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula falls sick at Bisaulí after the conquest—Discussion between Nawáb Shujá'u-d daula and the General of the British army re­garding their march from Laldong—Proposal of the former—The General's reply—Proposals and replies of Shujá'u-d daula— Shujá'u-d daula's letter to the Council of India—General Cham­pion's letter to the same—Answer of the Council—Forty lacs of rupees sent to the members of the Council at Calcutta— Measures taken by the Nawáb to protect the newly-conquered territory—Nawáb Muhammad Yár Khán leaves Shujá'u-d daula —Expenses of the author's master—Death of Shujá'u-d daula— Government of Nawáb 'Asafu-d daula, and resignation of Mu­hammad Ilich Khán — Ruin of Muhammad Bashír Khán— Advancement of Mullá Ahmad Khán, Himmat Bahádur and others—Death of Muhammad Mustakím Khán—Confiscation of the property of Nawáb Sa'du-llah Khán's Begam at Faizábád— Liberty of prisoners obtained at the cost of three lacs of rupees —Ahmad Khán crosses the Ganges—Shahámat Khán, son of Bakhshí—Sa'ádat Khán, son of ditto—Kallú Khán, son of ditto —Abú-l Kásim slain—Mukhtaru-d daula and Basant Khán killed —Mirzá Sa'ádat 'Alí proceeds to Ágra—Arrival of Muhammad Ílich Khán from Ágra.