The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.6
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.6
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It was believed that Iskandar Khān the Uzbeg at Āgra, Tārdī Beg Khān at Delhi, and ‘Alī Qulī Khān Shaibānī at Sambhal were strong enough to repel any attacks from the south-east and to defend Hindūstān against both ‘Ādil and his minister, but Hīmū’s energy and determination were underrated. Bairam Khān, believing the situation to be secure, sent a force to Kābul to escort thence to India the ladies of Humāyūn’s harem. Sulaimān Mīrzā of Badakhshān, who was then besieging that city, was forced by it to retire to his own dominions, and the ladies were safely conducted to India.