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Two early believers in Tihrán about to be bastinadoed. Archival photo.29_ACT9
After a few days, through the efforts of the acting governor, Bahá’u’lláh and His companions were brought to the house of the governor and treated with great respect. In time, Bahá’u’lláh and His companions were released through the governor’s efforts, and a safe passage to Tihrán arranged for them. And so as destined, Bahá’u’lláh was unable to return to Fort Shaykh Tabarsí.30_ACT9
January – February 1849: The siege of Fort Shaykh Tabarsí enters heightened stage
The sudden routing of the Prince’s army in just one day and the disappearance of the Prince himself caused a domino effect in the region. Panic ensued, and neighboring towns began to incorrectly believe they were exposed to danger, and in spite of the onset of winter, one could see caravans of the local populace, including women and children, fleeing the area. 31_ACT9 The Grand Vazír AmÍr-Kabír was
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