The Book of Akbar 24: Adham Khan at Hathkant. (See Vol. V. p. 256.)

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[Text, vol. ii. p. 97.] Among the transactions of this year was the appointment of Adham Khan with a body of men against Hathkant, which was the strongest place in the neighbourhood of Agra. The zamindars of this place were Bhadauriyas and others, and were remarkable for their numbers and courage. They were continually in rebellion against the Kings of Hindustan. Bairam Khan, having a rooted mistrust of Adham Khan, resolved to confer Hathkant upon him in jagir; thus at once removing him from Court, and providing for the chastisement of the malcontents of that neighbourhood.