The Rashīdī History 117.4

117.4

In short, having, with this intention, obtained leave to depart from Mirzd Sultdn Husain, they set out for Kdbul. A few days before they reached Kabul the mother of Bdbar Pddishah, Kutluk Nigdr Khdnim, died, and her death was a great misfortune to all. In spite of his mourning, Bdbar Pddishdh came out to receive them, and gave the party a warm welcome, accompanied by every honour that he was able to show them. Here they spent some time in the greatest ease and comfort. Soon after this, came news of the death of Mirzd Sultdn Husain. In the natural order of things, and in conformity with recognised custom and practice, Mirzd Bddi-uz-Zamd&n should have succeeded his father on the throne. But Khadija Begum, one of the late Sultdn's wives, who was at the head of a factious party, succeeded in getting Muzaffar Husain Mirza, who was her own son, to share the government with Mirzd Bddi-uz-Zamdn. This she did, in spite of the objections of the wise men of the time [who were at last compelled to consent to the unstable arrangement] which was in consequence carried out. In the meantime, Jahdngir Mirza, who was in Ghazni, being discontented with the narrow limits of his territories, marched for Khorasdn. [At the same time] he sent a petition to the Emperor, saying: "Sultan Husain Mirzd has lately departed this life. It has occurred to me that, at this crisis, I should go and offer my help and alliance to his sons.