 When the Mutiny occurred at Meerut, he raised a body of horse, consisting of his followers and dependents, and officered by himself and his relatives; accompanied General Wilson’s force to the Hindan; was present in both actions, and thence to Delhi, where he remained with the headquarters camp till the city was taken, when his men were employed to keep order in Delhi.For these eminent services the title of Nawab, with a suitable khilat was conferred on him.And each of his successors have received the title of Nawab for life on succeeding to the estates."