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much detested by the people, who would not trust
the Shah's word any more. This was the second
cause which led to Timur Shah's unpopularity.
About this time the news was brought that
the Sikhs had taken possession of Multan through
the treachery of its governor. Timur Shah went
in person to punish the invaders. A small force
was sent in advance, which was able to lead a
surprise attack and turn the Sikhs out of their
newly acquired possessions.
The Talpuris of Sindh now began to give
trouble. They rose against the Afghan governor
of the district and turned him out. Madad Khan
was dispatched to punish the insurgents. Break-
ing the resistance of the rebels he overran the
whole province. But soon after his return to
Kandahar, the Talpuris once more rose in arms
and expelled the governor. A second army com-
manded by Ahmad Khan Nurzai, a raw inex-
perienced officer, was sent that way. But he was
defeated with great loss and the Afghan army
had to fall back on Shikarpur. The Talpuri sent
their representatives to the Shah to discuss the
terms of peace. As a result of these negotiations
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