Qiran al-saʿdayn 6: The armies of Dehli and Bengal advance to the Ghagra.

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"The country-conquering army advanced, and heaven and earth became as one through the dust which arose." After two marches the Jumna was crossed at Jewar, "which place, from the encamping of the army, was denuded of corn and grass." Barbak was appointed to the command, and he arrived with the army on the banks of the Saru (Sarju). He was joined by Chhajju, the Khan of Karra, at the head of several thousand horsemen, and by the Khan of Oudh and his party.
When Nasiru-d din, the King of the East, who was encamped on the other side of the river, heard of his arrival, he sent Shamsu-d din Dabu with a message inviting to peace, but he returned without effecting anything. Description of the hot season.
Mu'izzu-d din Kai-kubad, on his arrival from Dehli, pitched his camp at Oudh (Ajudhya), on the bank of the Ghagra. Nasiru-d din, from the opposite side, sent his chamberlain to deliver a message to Kai-kubad, who, by way of intimidation, himself discharged an arrow at him, which induced him to return to his master without crossing the river, at which the King of the East was much grieved and angered.
Next day the King of the East sent another officer to convey a threatening message, mentioning, amongst other things, the number and power of his elephants. He was answered by the son in a similar spirit.
He then tried the effect of sending a message of reconciliation, and requesting an interview, which was acceded to. The King of the East sent his youngest son, Kai-kaus, to Kai-kubad, with jewels and elephants. In return, Kai-kubad sent his own son, Kaiomars, accompanied by the 'Ariz, with some rare presents.