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of Vazier Fateh Khan, who was now on his way with an army from Kandahar. The malcontents sent a message to Shuja to come to their help. Mukhtar-ud-daula, the ring-leader, privately left the city to join Shujaul Mulk. On the 12th July he returned to Kabul with the ex-King, who was warmly received by the people. But Shuja did not enter the city itself. Encamping near Babur's tomb, in the Chardeh Valley, he busied himself with collecting troops to meet Fateh Khan, who was marching on Kabul at the head of a large force. Next day an engagement took place at Kala-i-Kazi, six miles west of Kabul. Fateh Khan was at first victorious, but when he was advancing on Kabul, one of his influential Sardars went over to Shuja with his party. This decided the day in favour of Shujaul Mulk. Fateh Khan, finding himself almost deserted, sought safety in flight. Thereupon Shuja rode triumphantly into the city with Mukhtarud-daula walking by his side. Mahmud was so disheartened by this news that he sued for peace. Though the eyes of the fallen Prince were spared, he was imprisoned in the Bala Hissar. Zaman Shah was
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