Muntakhab al-lubab 125.2

125.2

He then wrote to Nawab Zinatu-n Nissa Begam, his eldest sister, complaining of the insolence of Hasan Khan, who had exceeded his powers. He added that there would be no difficulty in chastising him, but that it had been forbidden by the Emperor. This letter was shown to the Emperor, who wrote a letter with his own hand, saying that he had heard of the suspicions and apprehensions shown by Hasan Khan, and would therefore send Kam Bakhsh to some other place. Prince A'zam winced under the censure implied in the letter; but he knew that submission was his only resource, and he felt great satisfaction at the removal of his younger brother. The foresight of the Emperor told him that his health was failing, and he saw that Prince (A'zam's) pretensions increased daily. He knew that if two unchained lions were left together, after his decease there would be divisions in the army, and great disturbances among the people. His affection for Kam Bakhsh also worked upon him. He sent Kam Bakhsh with all the signs and honours of royalty to Bijapur, and the drums of the royal naubat-khana were ordered to play as he departed. The sight of all this made Prince A'zam writhe like a poisonous serpent, but he could not say a word. In two or three days he also received orders to proceed to Malwa in charge of strict officers.