It is alleged that he fled the battle - field in the Third Battle of Panipat thanks to Shuja - ud - Daulah even though the nawab of Awadh was fighting against the marathas .
Shuja - ud - Daulah owed him a favour .
It is alleged that he fled the battle - field in the Third Battle of Panipat thanks to Shuja - ud - Daulah , who owed him a favour , even though the nawab of Awadh was fighting against the marathas .