The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.165

v4.c16.165

Rebellion now broke out again in Bengal. Although Mān Singh’s young grandson was nominally governor of the province, the raja himself was understood to be responsible for its administration, which he carried on by means of agents. Abu-’l-Fazl unjustly blames him for this arrangement, which was approved if not originally suggested by Akbar, who insisted on Mān Singh’s presence with Salīm. He may be more justly blamed for placing too much confidence in the turbulent and perfidious Afghāns of Bengal. Mahā Singh and his tutor, falling into the common error of despising their enemy, were defeated on 6 May, and, though the province was not lost, the rebels occupied many important military posts.