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Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.
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Letter from Mir Jafar,

I pray to Almighty for granting victory to Nawab Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur. Today, Tuesday 4 Sha'ban, reg.yr. 6 Jagat Seth Mahtab Ra'e and Maharajah Sarupchand reached here safely and came to see me. I am looking forward to hearing the news of a great victory by Nasir al-Mulk and news of your wellbeing. A contemporary translation of the contents is CR2/12. item no.503.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

I am sure by now you would have conquered and entered Azimabad. I am leaving Bahmanya today, Friday, 6 Sha'ban and will soon be with you. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no. 509.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

Received your letter along with a copy of a letter from Raja Ram Narayan. I was delighted to read the good news about your health and of the war and defeat of the Prince by the Rajah. I have written to him congratulating him on this great victory and a copy is enclosed for your information. It may be sent to Nasir al-Mulk Bahadur so that he can send whatever help is needed to the aforesaid Rajah. -- Enclosure: Copy of the letter sent by Mir Jafar to Ram Narayan. -- I have received your letter addressed to Lord Clive detailing the events of the war and negotiations which took place afterwards as well as news of some other affairs. Navab Clive has sent a copy of this letter to me. I pray that God may grant you further victories over your enemies and provide you protection and stability. As Lord Clive has not replied to your letter he has advised me to tell you that you have proved yourself in the battle as well as in keeping your words with us. I am writing to Navab Nasir al-Mulk and Lord Clive again to arrange a meeting with you as soon as possible. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/12, item no.485.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

Another, contemporary translation of the contents of this brief letter is CC2/12, item no.497.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

I have already sent a detailed account of events here and I am waiting anxiously for your reply. It is obligatory for a son like you to keep his parents informed about his welfare regularly. Please let us know about your plans to march and the places you intend to stop on your way to face the enemy forces. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/11, item no.449.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

I am pleased to have received your letter, along with much awaited copies of the letters you have sent to the Prince and to Muhammad Quli Khan. After reading the contents of these letters, I appreciated your ability to negotiate as well as your bravery and courage. You have written regarding opening of letters received from you. After opening your letters and reading them I send them to Nasir al-Mulk for information who returns them to me after reading. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/11, item no.440.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

I am looking forward to receiving news of your wellbeing. Meanwhile, I am enclosing copy of a report received from the western provinces for your information. Enclosure: News report from the camp of Prince Ali Gohar complied by Dhani Singh Harkarah sent from the camp on 3 Rajab, reg.yr. 5 and received here on 13 Rajab. -- On Friday, 2 Rajab, the Prince, with his companions went to Sarae Mughal and is staying there. It is rumoured in the camp that French forces have arrived at Azimabad with their artillery. There are nearly one hundred French officers with the Prince's army. -- Rajah Pehalwan Singh has arrived here and is waiting to see the Prince at Knjuha. He has managed to obtain an appointment to see him on 4th of this month on the recommendation of Nawab Quli Khan. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/10, item no. 381.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

Mentions arriving 17 Rajab at Sadiq Bagh from Farah Bagh [Feria Bagh] near Murshidabad, and receiving a letter, of which a copy is enclosed, from Ramnarayan dated 11th, which arrived on 17th, which mentions that the prince's army is on the move, and that of `Allam/Ghulam[?]. Ramnarayan's letter ends with mention of need for reinforcements because the latter's army has decamped and taken a fort, cannons and a cannon emplacement. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/10, item no. 395.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

I have received a letter from His Majesty along with a letter from Nawab Vazir al-Mumalik Bahadur. I have already sent a copy of this letter to you. Later on I thought that it would be good to send a copy to the Prince as well. Therefore, I have written to him a letter explaining the situation and have enclosed a copy of the above mentioned letter. I am asking Rifat Panah Abd al-Rahim Khan to deliver my letter along with a copy of the above letter to you. If you consider it appropriate you may send this to others. -- Enclosure: Copy of the letter from Shuja al-Mulk Bahadur to the Prince [Ali Gohar, later Shah Alam II]. In the past we have tried a number of times to submit our petitions to His Majesty but did not received any response. But now we have received a special shuqqa from him, a copy of which was also sent to other courtiers for information. After reading this letter I would like to request to you that if you are coming to Bengal for sightseeing we have no objection. On the contrary it will be a great honour for us to welcome you here, but if you are thinking of raising the standard of rebellion against the rule of His Majesty then I am completely helpless and would not be able to welcome you here. Another, contemporary translation of the contents is CC2/10, item no. 403.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

Letter from Mir Jafar,

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.

Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.

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