The Book of Akbar 280.4

280.4

When the excellent loyalty of Bairam Khan was made clear and it became apparent to all that his foot was firm in the path of obedience and good service, His Majesty confirmed him in the government of Qandahar which it had been his recent intention to give to Mun'im Khan. He took Zamin-Dawar from Khw. Mu'azzam and gave it to Bahadur Khan, the brother of 'Ali Quli Khan. His mind being now at rest about the affairs of his kingdom, he returned to Kabul with the intention of conquering Hindustan. He gave leave of absence to Bairam Khan in order that he might make preparations for this expedition and join him as soon as possible. His Majesty took Wali Beg and Haji Muhammad Sistani with him because people were continually telling tales of them and putting together the materials of strife. Near Ghaznin, he was met by His Majesty the Shahinshah and it was a meeting like the conjunction of favourable planets. Muhammad Quli Khan Barlas and Atka Khan (Shamsu-d-din) and many others did homage and at the end of 961 (Oct., 1554), Kabul received celestial glory by his advent. At this time, Mun'im Khan was raised to the office of guardian of His Majesty the Shahinshah. Though, from use and wont, His Majesty gave the name of guardian (ataliq) to the elder man, yet in reality he sent him like a child, to learn wisdom from that exhibitor of universal reason. Mun'im Khan returned thanks to Heaven for this great gift and prepared a glorious feast.