A brief sketch must now be given of the principal victories of the Maharaja over Muhammadan rivals and enemies; the subjugation of the Mussulman tribes in the north and central districts, and the acquisition of Multan, Kashmir, Peshawar, and the Derajat^[1].

The ancient city and district of Multan were ruled by an Afghan family of the royal blood, who were appointed Nawabs in 1738, at the time of Nadir Shah's invasion, when the Mughal Government was anxious to strengthen its outlying provinces by a system of decentralization which it was too weak to control. Between 1771 and 1779, the city was held, with some intervals, by the Bhangi Sirdars, but they were finally ousted by King Timur, and in the last-named year, Muzaffar Khan was appointed governor. He was a brave and energetic man, and held his own