The Akbarī Generations 9.6

9.6

Pir Muhammad Khan Shirwani, whom the Khan-khanan had banished from the country and sent to Mecca, had waited in Gujarat for the proper season (of sailing). On hearing of the disgrace of the Khan-khanan, he returned to Court with all possible speed. He met with a very gracious reception, and was honoured with the title "Násiru-l Mulk," as well as with a banner and kettle-drums. He was then sent with a force to hasten Khán-khánán's departure for Mecca, and accordingly marched after him. After this His Majesty returned to Dehlí, and a farmán was issued, summoning Mun'im Khán from Kábul. As Mál Deo Rája of Joudhpur held a strong and threatening position in the way to Gujarát, with the intention of attacking Bairám Khán, the Khán delayed his movements, and eventually marched from Nágor towards Bíkánír. Rái Kalyán Mál and his son Rái Sing, who were the zamíndárs of that country, received him with great kindness, and treated him most hospitably. After staying there a few days, and resting from the fatigues of the journey, he learnt that Pír Muhammad Khán had been sent to pursue him, and this greatly annoyed and distressed him. Some evil-minded persons, having found their opportunity, played upon the feelings of the Khán-khánán, and inciting him to rebellious acts, he went towards the Panjáb.