Please note that this is in the Baha'i DIR.
According to the academically reviewed Smith, Peter (2008). An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-86251-5
Baha'u'llah was banished to Akka and Azal (Mirza Yahya) was banished to Famagusta Cypress as Bahá'u'lláh and Mirza Yahya were propagating religious claims, and, fearing that this might cause future disorder, the Ottomans decided to again exile the 'Bábí' leaders.
According to the academically reviewed Smith, Peter (2008). An Introduction to the Baha'i Faith. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-86251-5
Baha'u'llah was banished to Akka and Azal (Mirza Yahya) was banished to Famagusta Cypress as Bahá'u'lláh and Mirza Yahya were propagating religious claims, and, fearing that this might cause future disorder, the Ottomans decided to again exile the 'Bábí' leaders.