The Akbarī Generations 1.10.7

1.10.7

After a time the intelligence came from India of the death of [Sultan] Salim Khan, and of dissensions among the Afghans. Some designing persons had informed His Majesty that Bairam Khan entertained hostile intentions, so Humayun proceeded in force to Kandahar [which had been long held by Bairam Khan]. The latter came forth to meet Humayun with due ceremony, and showed every mark of fealty and obedience. When Humayun returned he appointed Mun'im Khan to Kandahar. But Mun'im Khan remonstrated, and said that an expedition to Hindustan was resolved upon, and if the chief men were offended and alienated, disaffection would arise in the army. After the conquest of Hindustan that course might be pursued which the necessities of the time might require. So the government of Kandahar was confirmed to Bairam Khan, and that of Zamin-dawar to Bahadur Khan, brother of 'Ali Kuli Khan Sistani. The great camp then returned to Kabul, and the army was employed in preparing for the invasion of India.