The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.81

v4.c16.81

An opportunity of interference in the domestic affairs of Kashmīr now presented itself. Yūsuf, who had succeeded his father, 'Alī Shāh, on the throne of that kingdom, had been expelled by a kinsman, Lohar Chakk, who had usurped his throne, arrived at court in January, 1580, and sought Akbar's aid.¹ A few months later Akbar despatched him into the Punjab and ordered his officers in that province to restore him, but the nobles of Kashmīr, dreading the invasion of their country by an imperial army, promised Yūsuf their support if he would return alone. He defeated and captured his cousin, and on 8 November, 1580, regained his throne without Akbar's assistance. Some years were to elapse before Akbar found another pretext for intervention in Kashmīr.