[Text, vol. i. p. 176.] One of the disgraceful proceedings which recalled Humáyún to Ágra was the rebellion of Sultán Mirzá and Ulugh Mirzá his son. It has already been related how they before rebelled, and how an order was given to deprive them of sight. But the party entrusted with this order did not execute it, and they escaped. They now again commenced their rebellious proceedings, and after attacking Bilgrám, they went to Kanauj, which was held by the sons of Khusrú Kokaltásh. These men surrendered, and were replaced in charge of Kanauj. Mirzá Hindál, who was in Ágra, went out against them, and crossing the Ganges near Bilgrám, the armies met, and a battle ensued, in which the rebels were defeated. Hindál pursued, and overtook them at Oudh, where Ulugh Beg and his sons were assembled and ready to fight again. The news of the Emperor's return from Gujarát to Ágra now arrived, and the rebels fought once more, and were defeated. Hindál then returned victorious to Ágra.

Death of Sultán Bahádur.

[Text, vol. i. p. 177.] When Humáyún returned to Ágra, Bhúpál Ráí, the ruler of Bíjágarh,* finding the fort of Mandú empty, came up boldly and took possession of it. Kádir Sháh also returned there, and Mírán Muhammad Fárúkí also came up from Burhánpúr. Sultán Bahádur remained a fortnight at Chámpanír, and then returned to Díú. ^{* *} Upon reaching the port, he found the Portuguese commander had arrived there with his vessels and fighting men. The Portuguese chief was appre­hensive that as the Sultán was no longer in want of assistance, he meditated some treachery. So he sent to inform the Sultán that he had come as requested, but that he was ill and unable to go on shore, so that the interview must be deferred until he got better. The Sultán, quitting the royal road of safety, proceeded on the 3rd Ramazán, 943 H., with a small escort, on board a boat to visit the Governor. As soon as he reached the vessel, he dis­covered that it was a mere pretence of sickness, and he was sorry that he had come. He sought to return directly; but the Portu­guese were unwilling that such prey should escape them, and hoped that by keeping him prisoner, they might obtain some more ports. The governor came forward, and asked the Sultán to stay a little while, and examine some curiosities he had to present. The Sultán requested that they might be sent after him, and turned quickly towards his own boat. A European kází (priest ?) placed himself in the Sultán's way, and bade him stop. The Sultán, in exasperation, drew his sword, and cleft him in twain; then he leaped into his own boat. The Portu­guese vessels which were around drew together round the Sultán's boat, and a fight began. The Sultán and Rúmí Khán threw themselves into the water. A friend among the Portu­guese stretched a hand to Rúmí Khán, and saved him; but the Sultán was drowned in the waves. His companions also perished.