The Akbarī Generations 1.7.4

1.7.4

Bairam Khan now went to Kabul on an embassy to Kamran Mirza. He was encountered on his way by a party of Hazaras, and a fight ensued, but he overpowered them and went on to Kabul. There he had an audience of Mirza Kamran, and he also had interviews with Mirza Hindal, Mirza Sulaiman son of Khan Mirza, and Mirza Yadgar Nasir who had arrived from Bakhar in a distressed condition. Mirza Kamran sent Mahd 'Ali Khan-zada-i begam to Kandahar with Bairam Khan to settle terms of peace if possible. When they arrived at Kandahar, and waited on the Emperor, Mirza 'Askari was still intent upon fighting (and holding out). The Persian forces were disheartened by the long duration of the siege, and had thoughts of returning. They had conceived that when Humayun approached Kandahar, the Chaghatai tribes would rally round him. But when a long time passed, and no one came to his succour, and the fact of Mirza Kamran's advance to the assistance of Mirza 'Askari became generally known, the Persians were greatly alarmed. By a happy turn of affairs Mirza Kamran fell back, and Mirza Husain Khan and Fazil Beg, brother of Mun'im Khan, deserted him and joined the Emperor. The Turkomans were inspirited, and after a few days Muhammad Sultan Mirza, Ulugh Beg Mirza, Kasim Husain Sultan, and Sher-afgan Beg came over. This greatly encouraged the Persians. Muyid Beg, who was a prisoner in the fort, managed to escape by stratagem, and let himself down from the walls by a rope.