The Book of Akbar 335.7

335.7

One of the excellent events which occurred during the siege of Mankot was that the fortunate-starred daughter of M. ‘Abdullah Khan Moghul who was distinguished for his lineage, entered into the bond of matrimony with the unique jewel of the Caliphate. Bairam Khan did not approve of this connection, for ‘Abdullah Moghul’s sister was married to M. Kamran, and so he regarded ‘Abdullah as a partizan of Kamran (az kamrani). So he opposed the match until Nasir-al-Mulk gave him to understand that opposition in such matters was very unacceptable, and by taking charge of the affair brought this happy event by his prudence to a termination. An order was issued to him (Nasir-al-Mulk) for arranging an assemblage of pleasure and banquet of joy, and a royal feast was provided. Leaving this matter I return to my narrative and proceed to detail the subsequent adventures of the besieged in Mankot.