O n 8 March 1581, Akbar reached Machhiwara while Mirza Hakim retreated towards Kabul. Akbar soon arrived on the banks of the Indus, following which he sent an advance force led by Man Singh to Kabul. Although, Akbar’s army was hesitant at first in crossing the swelling Indus, Man Singh, ever the leader, crossed it first and then urged the Mughal troops to follow. Hearing the news, Mirza Hakim fled to Gurband as he was chased beyond the Indus by Prince Man.

In July 1581, Kachhwahas under Prince Man Singh along with the Mughal forces stormed Gurband and conquered it. Afghanistan was finally under the Imperial kingdom. Akbar himself reached Kabul on 10 August 1581. Noting Man Singh’s achievements, he appointed the Rajput ‘Hakim’ (Lord) of Kabul.

Mirza Hakim was pardoned. His sister Bakht-u

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