The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c14.89

v4.c14.89

The word rendered "auspicious" was Humāyūn's own name, and it is not surprising that the omen confirmed his decision. Leaving Kābul he reached Peshāwar on 25 December, 1554, and, after crossing the Indus, was joined nine days later by Bairam Khān and many other officers from Qandahār. Sultān Ādam, the Gakkhar, who had promised him support, failed to join him, but explained his absence by a treaty with Sikandar Shāh, who had compelled him to enter into it and to surrender his son as a hostage.