The Akbarī Generations 1.5.6

1.5.6

The men of Humayun's army, being in great distress, began to desert by ones and twos to Mirza Yadgar Nasir. Mun'im Khan also, and his brother, had thoughts of running away. This intention was communicated to Humayun, and he ordered them into confinement. Mirza Yadgar Nasir, in the depths of his infamy, now prepared to turn his arms against Humayun, and the latter, being informed of his movements, made ready for fighting. Hashim Beg, a person high in Mirza Yadgar's confidence, when he heard of his proceedings, restrained him, and nolens volens made him return. It now became evident to Humayun, that if he tarried longer his men would all desert to Mirza Yadgar Nasir, and that the worst might be expected from the Mirza's baseness. In this extremity, he resolved upon marching to Mal Deo, one of the faithful zamindars of Hindustan, who at that time surpassed all the zamindars of Hindustan in power and in the number of his forces. This Mal Deo had sent letters to Bakhar, declaring his loyalty, and offering assistance in effecting the subjugation of Hindustan.