The Akbarī Generations 1.7.8

1.7.8

After this, Humayun marched to effect the conquest of Kabul, and left Bairam Khan in charge of Kandahar. Mirza Yádgar Násir and Mirza Hindal, having devised a scheme together, deserted from Mirza Kamran. After being much harassed by the Hazara tribes on their journey, they joined the Emperor and proceeded with him to Kabul. Jamil Beg, who was chief of the territories (through which the Emperor passed), also came in to offer his services. Mirza Kamran, who had a well-equipped army, marched out with the intention of fighting, but every night parties of men deserted his army, and joined Humayun. The Emperor then moved his camp, and advanced to a half kos distance from Kamran. That night many men left Kamran's army and deserted to the Emperor. Mirza Kamran, being alarmed, sent a party of Shaikhs to wait upon the Emperor and to ask forgiveness. The Emperor agreed to pardon him on condition of his coming in and making his submission. Kamran did not accede to this, but fled and shut himself up in the citadel of Kabul. All his forces came over to the Emperor.