[5] Prior to his accession to the throne, Bhau Singh had been posted in Bengal, working alongside the Deputy Subedar of the region.

[4] Upon his accession,[6] Jahangir initially raised Bhau Singh's mansab to 3000, then to 4000 the following year, before finally promoting him to a commander of 5000 in March 1617.

[7] The languid manner and poor management of the campaign, combined with the bafflement of Mughal officers when faced with Malik Amber's guerrilla tactics, prevented Bhau Singh from having any substantial achievements in this role.

[6] This inactive and inglorious life appears to have caused a deep melancholy in the Raja, who turned to drinking in response.

His health now debilitated due to alcoholism, Bhau Singh did not regain consciousness and died a day later at the age of 44.