[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.c16.93 # The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.93 The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.93 - **Language:** English ### [v4.c16.93](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c16.93) Akbar reached Fathpur Sīkrī, on his return from Kābul, on 1 December, 1581. At the intercession of his mother and his foster-brother, Khān A‘zam, he granted a free pardon to Ma‘sūm Khān Farankhudī, even though he had once again risen in rebellion during his absence in Kābul, but the pardon was nothing more than a formal expression of respect for the mediators, for a few months after it was granted Ma‘sūm Khān was assassinated while returning from court at midnight. - [Previous: v4.c16.92](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c16.92) - [Next: v4.c16.94](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c16.94) - [Up: v4.c16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c16) ## Cites (1) - [Fathpûr Sîkrî](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.fathpur-sikri) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c16.93](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c16.93) · Pramāṇa