The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.48

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Akbar's zeal for the religion in which he had been bred now rose in a final flicker. A large number of pilgrims was about to start for Mecca, travelling by Gogunda and Īdar, a route selected with a view to giving the strong escort accompanying them an opportunity of attacking the Rānā in his mountain fastnesses. Akbar, in an access of religious frenzy, announced his intention of personally performing the pilgrimage. He was dissuaded from the insane project, but in token of his desire to fulfil one of the obligations of a good Muslim, donned the pilgrim's garb and accompanied the caravan for a few miles on its way to Gogunda. The troops accompanying the caravan had no success against the Rānā, but the Rājā of Īdar was reduced to obedience.