1706. LETTER CXXXV.

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.