[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Akbar (1556–1605)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar) › [Akbarnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama) › [Akbar-nama, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot) › 26 # The Book of Akbar 26: Fall of Bairam Khan. (See Vol. V. p. 261.) Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 26 - **Language:** English ### [26](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.26) \[Text, vol. ii. p. 112.\] Bairam Khan had been appointed by Humayun tutor of his son Akbar, and the youth had often addressed him, as noble youths are accustomed to address their seniors, by the name "Baba." The Emperor was now mindful of the fact, and overlooked in consequence many of Bairam's unseemly actions. \* \* But at length Bairam's proceedings went beyond all endurance, and he formed some sinister designs in conspiracy with evil-minded flatterers like Wali Beg Zu-l Kadr and Shaikh Gadai Kambu. When the Emperor became acquainted with the evil designs of these conspirators, he communicated them, before they could be carried into execution, to some of his devoted and intelligent advisers, such as Maham Anka, remarkable for her intelligence, judgment, and sincerity, to Adham Khan, Mirza Sharfu-d din Husain, and some others. \* \* The Emperor crossed over to Bayana on a hunting excursion, and Maham Anka then made known the facts to Shahabu-d din Ahmad Khan, the governor of Dehli, a man distinguished for his judgment, shrewdness, and fidelity. \* \* \* The first person of distinction who deserted Bairam Khan was Kiya Khan Gang, an old and faithful servant of the throne. After that others fell off, one by one and two by two, and proceeded to Court. Maham Anka, in accord with Shahabu-d din Ahmad Khan, communicated all important matters to His Majesty, and became responsible for the discharge of the duties of the minister. \* \* \* As a political expedient, and for the public discharge of business, Maham Anka recommended Bahadur Khan, brother of 'Ali Kuli Khan, for the exalted office of minister, and His Majesty appointed him. \* \* But although he received Etawa in jagir, and bore the name of minister, the real duties were discharged by Maham Anka. - [Previous: 25](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.25) - [Next: 27](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.27) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.26](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.26) · Pramāṇa