The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c14.84

v4.c14.84

Tāj Khān Kararānī had returned to court after the death of Fīrūz and was the leading Afghān noble there. Among the few remaining at court was Ibrāhīm Khān Sūr, a second cousin of the king, and also a brother-in-law. One day, on a ceremonial occasion, Ibrāhīm entered the hall of audience and all present rose to salute him, except Tāj Khān, who remained seated. A few days later an attempt was made on Tāj Khān’s life, and Tāj Khān, convinced that the king and Ibrāhīm had instigated the attempt, assembled his followers, and as soon as he had recovered from his wound left Gwalior. Cutting his way through a force sent to intercept him, he succeeded in reaching Jaunpur, where the governor failed to persuade him to return to court. A force sent in pursuit defeated him but failed to arrest his flight.