Later Reign
The weak but influential Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur maintained correspondence from distant loyal vassals and Nawabs such as Chanda Shahib, Nawab of Tinnevelly (and the southern most Muslim ruler in South Asia) and Muzaffar Jung. Sunehri Masjid, stand outside the southwestern corner of Delhi Gate of Red Fort, opposite the Netaji Subhash Park. It was built by Qudsiya Begum, the wife of Ahmad Shah, in 1751.
During the later reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur, the nobles started fighting among themselves. The Emperor became tired of these quarrels and wanted to get rid of them. He took a few nobles into his confidence and declared war on the other ones. This resulted in many skirmishes which lasted for six months. Imad-ul-Mulk, aided by the Marathas, defeated Safdar Jung. At this the Emperor collected a large army and camped at Sikandarabad. On the other hand, Imad-ul-Mulk and his Maratha allies destroyed Imperial Mughal Army at the Battle of Sikandarabad. The Emperor left his wives behind and fled to Delhi. Imad-ul-Mulk also reached Delhi and arrested the Emperor and his mother. On 25 June 1754, he had Ahmad Shah's eyes gouged out.
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