[Text, vol. ii. p. 72.] The son of Muhammad Khán, ruler of Bengal, Sadar Khán* by name, but who had assumed the title of Jalálu-d dín, resolved to take his revenge on Mubáriz Khán ('Adalí) for having caused the death of his father on the field of battle. He accordingly marched against Mubáriz Khán, and overthrew and slew him in a great battle. He had reigned four years and some days.

[Text, vol. ii. p. 97.] Among the transactions of this year was the appointment of Adham Khán with a body of men against Hathkánt,* which was the strongest place in the neighbourhood of Ágra. The zamíndárs of this place were Bhadauriyas* and others, and were remarkable for their numbers and courage. They were continually in rebellion against the Kings of Hindústán. Bairám Khán, having a rooted mistrust of Adham Khán, re­solved to confer Hathkánt upon him in jágír; thus at once removing him from Court, and providing for the chastisement of the malcontents of that neighbourhood.

[Text, vol. ii. p. 112.] Bairám Khán had been appointed by Humáyún tutor of his son Akbar, and the youth had often addressed him, as noble youths are accustomed to address their seniors, by the name “Bábá.” The Emperor was now mindful of the fact, and overlooked in consequence many of Bairám's unseemly actions. ^{* *} But at length Bairám's proceedings went beyond all endurance, and he formed some sinister designs in conspiracy with evil-minded flatterers like Wali Beg Zú-l Kadr and Shaikh Gadáí Kambú. When the Emperor became ac­quainted with the evil designs of these conspirators, he communi­cated them, before they could be carried into execution, to some of his devoted and intelligent advisers, such as Máham Ánka, remarkable for her intelligence, judgment, and sincerity, to Adham Khán, Mirzá Sharfu-d dín Husain, and some others. ^{* *} The Emperor crossed over to Bayána on a hunting excursion, and Máham Ánka then made known the facts to Shahábu-d dín Ahmad Khán, the governor of Dehlí, a man distinguished for his judgment, shrewdness, and fidelity. ^{* * *} The first person of distinction who deserted Bairám Khán was Kiyá Khán Gang, an old and faithful servant of the throne. After that others fell off, one by one and two by two, and proceeded to Court. Máham Ánka, in accord with Shahábu-d dín Ahmad Khán, commu­nicated all important matters to His Majesty, and became re­sponsible for the discharge of the duties of the minister. ^{* * *} As a political expedient, and for the public discharge of business, Máham Ánka recommended Bahádur Khán, brother of 'Alí Kulí Khán, for the exalted office of minister, and His Majesty ap­pointed him. ^{* *} But although he received Etáwa in jágír, and bore the name of minister, the real duties were discharged by Máham Ánka.

[Text, vol. ii. p. 164.] Bairám's natural character was good and amiable. But through bad company, that worst misfortune of man, his natural good qualities were overclouded, and arrogance was fostered by flattery. Every one who looks with complacency on his own merits and deserts opens his heart to the wiles of sycophants.

[Text, vol. ii. p. 181.] The folly and wilfulness of Adham Khán were well known. His mother, Máham Ánka, had charge of the royal harem, and he now conspired with some of his mother's servants to carry off two of the beauties of Báz Bahá-dur, who had lately been presented to the Emperor. When every one was engaged in preparing for the march, and little heed was paid to what was going on, the abduction was effected. When this disgraceful action was made known to the Emperor, he sent two fast riders after the fugitives, who exerted themselves so well that they overtook them, and brought them back. Máham Ánka, lest these two women should be brought into the presence of the Emperor, and expose her conduct and the villany of her son, had the two poor innocent girls put to death, for dead people tell no tales. His Majesty had not yet torn the veil from his eyes, so he passed over this heinous crime.