The Institutes of Akbar 239: 18. Yú’suf Muhammad Khá’n, oldest son of Atgah Khan (No. 15).
The Áín i Akbari (Blochmann, Jarrett) 239
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He was Akbar’s foster brother (kokah or kúkaltásh). When twelve years old, he distinguished himself in the fight with Bairám (p. 317, l. 5,) and was made Khan. When his father had been killed by Adham Khan (No. 19), Akbar took care of him and his younger brother, ’Azíz Kokah (No. 21). He distinguished himself during the several rebellions of Khan Zamán (No. 13).
He died from excessive drinking in 973. Bad. II, p. 84.