The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.136
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.136
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Akbar’s second object was the humbling of the pride of the Rānā of Chitor, the acknowledged chief of the great Rājput confederacy. Bihārī Mal of Amber had courted Akbar’s favour and by offering him a daughter had made the most complete surrender possible to a Rājput. Uday Singh had stood aloof in sullen pride and it was known that he regarded Bihārī Mal as one who had disgraced his race. Akbar’s own pride could not brook this attitude and he resolved to force the Rānā into submission.