The Rashīdī History 201.4

201.4

To this the Khan replied: "It is out of the question that I should oppose Babar Padishah. You sent me entreating letters, saying that you would be swallowed up by the Uzbeg, and that the presence of the Uzbeg in Badakhshan would be equally hurtful to both sides; for this reason I came. As matters stand, every man ought now to return to his own home." [Thereupon] the Khan left Kala Zafar, and set out again for Kashghar. When news of the Khan's entry into Badakhshan reached the Emperor, he was greatly displeased, and after due consideration and reflection, he despatched Sulaiman Shah Mirza [to Badakhshan] and recalled Hindal Mirza [into Hindustan]. At the same time He wrote to the Khan: "Considering my numerous claims [on your consideration] [and the ties that exist between us] this affair seems strange. I have recalled Hindal Mirza, and have sent Sulaiman. If you have any regard for hereditary rights, you will be kind to Sulaiman Shah, and leave him in possession of Badakhshan, for he is as a son to us both. This would be well. Otherwise I, having given up my responsibility, will place the inheritance in the hands of the heir. The rest you know." When Sulaiman Shah Mirza reached Kabul, [he found that the Khan] had retreated some time before. Hindal Mirza, in obedience to the orders he had received, gave up Badakhshan to Sulaiman Shah Mirza, and proceeded to India. From that time to the present, Sulaiman has reigned in Badakhshan.