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sil pynt 47. št. 386.
Historical Authorities as to Jagatseth's House.
( Continued from page p. 110 of the last year. )
(8) Stewart's History of Bengal. “The Nawab was, however, so much alarmed that the day after he moved his camp several miles distant and desired Ranjit Roy, the agent of the Seats, who attended him on his expedition, to write to Colonel Clive that he was writing to enter into a negotiation, in consequence of this communication, several messages were brought and carried by Omi Chand and Ranjit Roy; and on the 9th of February a treaty was concluded.” P. 320.
“On the 11th, the Nawab removed a few miles further off, and sent Khellaats or dresses of honor to the Admiral and Colonel Clive and through his agents Ome Chand and Ranjeet Roy, proposed an alliance, offensive and defensive against all enemies. This proposal was acceded without hesitation, and the treaty was ratified and sent back the same day.” Ibid.
“This circumstance was taken hold of by the partisans of the English, and the other enemies of the Nawab to work up his fears, and to prevent him from doing that which was obviously his own interest, for, at this time, Mir Jaffer Khan, Roy Durlah the Diwan, the Seats, and Gheseety Bogum wera all so disgusted with Suraj-ud-Dowala's conduct that they were anxious for an opportunity of deposing him." P.
“The person first employed in this negotiation was named Yakub Latteef Khan, an officer who commanded 2000 horse in the service of Suraj-ud-Dowalah, but who received a monthly allowance from the Seat, to defend them against any act of oppression even from the Nawab. This overture seems to have been made merely to sound the disposition of the English, but it was scon followed by a specific proposal from Mir Jaffer Khan. It stated, that being in daily fear of his life he was, from self defence, compelled to take measures for deposing the Nawab; that he was well supported by the
