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to Nasir Khan's niece. Nasir Khan was also exempted from the tribute which he paid annually to Ahmad Shah and got the districts of Quetta and Mastung as reward for his past services.
After settling the affairs in this part of the country, Ahmad Shah was able to turn his attention towards India. On his approach, Emperor Alamgir II was murdered by his Vazier and the young prince, Ali Gauhar, afterwards Shah Alam II, had to flee for his life, and took shelter with the British. Passing through the Bolan Pass, Ahmad Shah came to Sukkur. Then continuing his march along the Indus, he advanced on Peshawar. He crossed the river near Attock. From there he continued his march through the northern part of the Panjab, avoiding the swollen rivers by keeping near the base of the northern hills. He crossed the river Jamna opposite Saharanpur.
Driving the main Marhatta army towards the south, Ahmad Shah came suddenly face to face with a strong force led by Dataji Sindhia at a point some ten miles north of Delhi. In the engagement that followed the Marhatta Chief with two-thirds of his force was cut to pieces.
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