[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937) › v4.c15.53 # The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.53 The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.53 - **Language:** English ### [v4.c15.53](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c15.53) “In later years Akbar explained more than once to Abu-’l-Fazl that his motive in undertaking such adventures was that God might end his life if he should knowingly have taken a step displeasing to the Most High, or cherished an aspiration contrary to his will, for, he said, ‘We cannot support the burden of life under God’s displeasure.’” - [Previous: v4.c15.52](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c15.52) - [Next: v4.c15.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c15.54) - [Up: v4.c15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c15) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c15.53](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c15.53) · Pramāṇa