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Mir Mannu as the governor of the Panjab on
condition that he would pay annual tribute to
him. This treaty was ratified by the Mughal
Emperor too. Now Ahmad Shah learnt that the
Emperor and Mir Mannu had failed to comply
with the terms of this agreement. He, therefore,
decided to invade India for the third time.
On his approach, Mir Mannu, finding that no
help could come to him from any quarter, made
his submission a second time. He was not only
forgiven but reinstated in his office. The terrified
Emperor, too, sued for peace. According to a
new agreement, he formally ceded the Panjab and
Multan to the Afghan King. After a stay of a
few days, Ahmad Shah returned to his country.
On his way back he annexed Kashmir to his
kingdom.
Mir Mannu, the governor of the Panjab,
died in 1753. His son was appointed in his stead
as the governor. As he was a minor, his mother,
Mughlani Begum, became regent. This once
more gave a chance for intrigues and rebellions.
Shahab-ud-din, son of Ghazi-ud-din, who had
succeeded to the office of Vazier at Mughal Court,
availing himself of the opportunity, entered into
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