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arrested for further investigations. It was then proven to his satisfaction that he was indeed a disciple of the Qadiani Messiah (PBUH) who was opposed to the concept of'Jehad' and so he had Moulvi Abdur Rahman strangled with a scarf. Ironically in his autobiography Ameer Abdur Rahman writes: "More wars and murders have been caused in this world by ignorant Mullahs than by any other class of people. " (Amir Abdul - Rahman Volume 11 Page 6) Is it not strange that in spite of this belief Ameer Abdur Rahman used those very mullahs to buttress his government? It was at the behest of such people that he engaged himself in the large scale massacre of innocent people. It was Ameer Abdur Rahman's great misfortune that he failed to take advantage of the prayers and supplications of the Promised Messiah (PBUH). Apart from having killed hundreds of thousands of his subjects, he also became guilty of the death of an innocent follower of the Promised Messiah (PBUH). Ultimately this despotic King died on 1st October 1901. It is recorded that a few days before his death his feet became completely paralysed and the foul odour in his rooms was so strong that no one could stay there for more than a few minutes. (Under the Absolute Amir Page 126) Ameer Habeebulla Khan When the news of the imminent death of Ameer Abdur Rahman spread, as is normal after the death of despotic Kings it was feared that there would be revolts and anarchy in the land. Very imaginatively, his son Habeebulla Khan and Sardar Nasrulla Khan secured the agreement of the members of the Royal family, 26