Extract of a Paper of Intelligence Respecting Zemann Shah
Date:
1801/1801
Description:
Abstract: A translated extract from an intelligence paper dated Amrutsur [Amritsar], 28 Moharram 1216 AH [10 June 1801], concerning conflict in Afghanistan between Zemaun Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] and the supporters of Mahmood Shah [Mahmūd Shāh Durrāni]. The paper reports a battle near Ghizni [Ghaznī] leading to the defection of Ahmed Khan Noorzee [Nūrzai] to the side of Mahmood, the flight of Zemaun, and the detention of his supporters including his son Shujah ul Mulk [Shujā’ al-Mulk Durrāni] at Pishawer [Peshawar].The paper was translated and transmitted by William Scott, Resident at Lucknow.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)