[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Muntakhab al-tawārīkh](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh) › [Muntakhabu-t Tawarikh of 'Abdu-l Kadir Badauni (extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot) › 12.8 # Muntakhab al-tawarikh 12.8 Muntakhabu-t Tawáríkh of 'Abdu-l Kádir Badáúní (extracts) 12.8 - **Language:** English ### [12.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot.12.8) Husain Kuli Khan, who was besieging Nagarkot and the fort of Kangra, heard of these movements of the Mirza's; so he patched up a treaty with the Hindus. He received five mans of gold as tribute from the people of Nagarkot, and had the khutba read in His Majesty's name. He then marched away along with Mirza Yusuf Khan, Masnad-i 'Ali, Fattu (Katlu) the slave of 'Adali, Ism'ail Khan, Raja Birbal and other amirs, and proceeded in pursuit to Sankra. When Husain Khan heard of this movement, in that madness which a thousand times had got the better of his judgment, he swore an oath that he would not eat food until Husain Kuli joined him. Crossing the Biyah at the ford of Talwandi, he made a forced march to Sher-garh, one of the dependencies of Jahni. There he paid a visit to Shaikh Daud Kadiri Jahni-wal. When food was served, he excused himself from eating on account of his oath. The Shaikh observed that it was easy to atone for an oath, but silly to distress one's friends. The Khan instantly called for a slave, and having set him free, thus atoned for his oath. Then he partook of the food, and benefited by the gracious words which he heard. He remained there that night. The monastery of the Shaikh provided entertainment for all the party, and his fields furnished grass and corn for the horses. - [Previous: 12.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot.12.7) - [Next: 12.9](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot.12.9) - [Up: 12](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot.12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot.12.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.muntakhab-al-tawarikh~en-elliot.12.8) · Pramāṇa