Muntakhab al-tawarikh 40.3

40.3

And Ghazi Malik himself previously to this had sent two hundred cavalry into the fort of Sarsuti. When Khusru Khan awoke from his slumber of neglect he recognized that the departure of Malik Fakhru-d Din Juna was a strong proof of the decline of his own power; accordingly he despatched the son of Qarra Qamar, whom he had appointed 'Ariz-i-Mamalik, in pursuit of him. He proceeded as far as the town of Sarsuti, but on his arrival there was obliged to retrace his steps without finding an opportunity of accomplishing his object, and conveyed to Khan tidings regarding the real state of affairs. Ghazi Malik, after the arrival of his son, was demonstrative in his expressions of satisfaction, and gave effect to the aspirations of the Maliks; further by issuing orders for the commencement of the jihad he made amends for the previous delay, and gave full satisfaction to the demands of bravery by marching in the direction of Dihli. Khusru Khan having bestowed upon his brother Khan-i Khanan the canopy and staff of office, despatched said Khan with the other Amirs of this country against Ghazi Malik, who for many years had done yeoman’s service in the various wars with the Mughals, and had everywhere returned victorious and triumphant. But on the other hand Malik Bahram Iba, the Governor of Multan and Uchh, arrived to reinforce Ghazi Malik. The two armies selected as their field of battle a spot near the reservoir of Thanesar.