Riyaz al-salatin 80.6

80.6

An Afghan named Gujra, who in heroism and valour was the Rustam of his time, and who commanded the van of Daud Khan's army, made a bold onslaught on the commander of the Khan-i-Khanan's van, named Khan-i-'Alim, discomfited the Imperial vanguard, slew Khan 'Alim, and shook the van. And a number of Imperialists who were between the centre and the van, becoming discomfited by the attack of Daud Khan, reeled back to the centre, and caused confusion. The Khan-i-Khanan, with the small remnant of troops that yet held the ground, advanced in front of Gujra, and by chance, Gujra and the Khan-i-Khanan encountered each other. When the two heroes encountered each other, They unsheathed from both sides dazzling swords. Now one, and then the other, inflicted sword-cuts, Worthy of heroes. The one did not succeed in penetrating the cuirass, The other defended himself with a shield. At length, by the sword of Gujra, The body of the Khan-i-Khanan got wounded. Other adherents came in the midst, And intervened between the two combatants. The Khan-i-Khanan, in that plight fighting, retired from the battle-field and halted, and when the scattered Mughal forces again rallied round him, he again advanced to fight with Gujra.