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Delhi in Moghal Times was buried on the platform of Humayun's tomb.This was in 1713.

The king-maker Sayyads then placed on the throne the nephew of the previous king, by name Farukhsiyar. He was, somewhat naturally, a mere puppet; when he attempted to rid himself of his keepers, he was taken prisoner, blinded, and put to death. He also was buried at Humayun's tomb. One important event of his reign must be recorded. In 1716, Farukhsiyar fell sick; a Scotch surgeon, Gabriel Hamilton, was sum- moned to attend him, and effected a cure. Asked to state his fee, this noble and disinterested man requested a warrant exempting the East India Company from payment of duty within the emperor's dominions, on consideration of an annual payment in lieu. This implied a recognition of the status of the Company, and gave them grounds for negotiations, which eventually led to important results. Farukhsiyar was murdered in 1719, and the Sayyads raised to the throne in quick succession two boys ; one of these they murdered, the other died soon after his succession. Both were buried at Humayun's tomb. The king- makers then placed on the throne MAHOMED SHAH — disastrous name, for each ruler of that 231