The Akbarī Generations 1.6.5
Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 1.6.5
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1.6.5
When he arrived, he dismounted from his horse, and went to the tent of Bairam Khan, whom he informed of Mirza 'Askari's advance, and of his designs against the Emperor. Bairam Khan immediately proceeded to the Emperor, and standing at the back of the tent he told him of Mirza 'Askari's approach. "What is the worth of Kandahar and Kabul," said the Emperor, "that I should strive with my faithless brothers?" Then he mounted his horse, and sent Khwaja-i Mu'azzam and Bairam Khan to bring up the Empress. They made all speed to do so, and conveyed her and the infant prince to the Emperor. There were very few horses in the Emperor's train, so Tardi Beg was asked for one. Again he gave a churlish refusal, and would not himself accompany his master.