Three succumbed to their sickness, and the sufferings of the survivors were indescribable.( 17) This rigorous imprisonment lasted for over two years, during which time none of the Baha'is were allowed outside the prison door, except four men, carefully guarded, who went out daily to buy food.
During the imprisonment in the barracks, visitors were rigidly excluded.
Several of the Baha'is of Persia came all the way on foot for the purpose of seeing their beloved leader, but were refused admittance within the city walls.

They used to got to a place on the plain outside the third moat, from which they could see the windows of Baha'u'llah's quarters.

He would show Himself to them at one of the windows and after gazing on Him from afar, they would weep and return to their homes, fired with new zeal for sacrifice and service.
Restrictions Relaxed At last the imprisonment was mitigated.

A mobilization of Turkish troops occurred and the barracks were required for soldiers.

Baha'u'llah and His family were transferred to a house by themselves and the rest of the party were accommodated in a caravanserai in the town.