Muntakhab al-tawarikh 50.2
Muntakhabu-t-tawārīkh (Ranking, Lowe, Haig) 50.2
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50.2.1
And in the year 825 H. (A.D. 1421) he remained encamped on the bank of the river Ravi for nearly a month, rebuilt the city of Lahor which had been laid in ruins during the late invasion, and completely repaired the citadel where it had been breached and levelled; then having left there Malik Mahmud Hasan who bore the title of Maliku-sh-Sharq, returned to Dihli. Five months later Jasrat Khokar again came against Lahor with a large army and encamped at the abode of Shaikhu-l-Mashaikh Shaikh Hasan Zinjani, may God sanctify him, and every day for a month made repeated efforts to take the city by assault, but eventually failing to attain his object withdrew to Kalanor and fought a battle with Rai Bhim, and when both sides were in the midst of the fight they offered to make peace. Malik Sikandar Tuhfa who had been despatched from Dihli to reinforce Malik Mahmud Hasan crossed the Ravi by the ford of Pahi and encamped at Lahor, and Jasrat feeling that he was not able to cope with the conjoint forces crossed the Chhinab river and proceeded to the hills of Talwara, and the army of Mubarak Shah having put down that rebellion returned to Dihli.
50.2.2
In the year 826 H. (1422 A.D.) Mubarak Shah proceeded to Kaithar, and Mahabat Khan of Badaon who had revolted against Khizr Khan came in and submitted himself, and was distinguished by special marks of favour. Leaving there he crossed the Ganges and attacked the country of the Panwars in the neighbourhood of Khor otherwise known as Shamsabad, and having put the majority of them to the sword ravaged the country; then having left Malik Mubarak and Zirak Khan and Kamal Khan with a large force in the fortress of Kanpila to quell the insurrection of the rebels he returned to Dihli. And in this year Alp Khan Governor of Dhar came with the object of chastising the Rai of Gwaliar and with the intention of and that Jasrat withdrew, crossed the Chhinab and Ravi, and took refuge in the hills. subduing that region, Mubarak Shāh upon receiving intelligence of this proceeded towards Gwalior, he halted in the neighbourhood of Baiana, Shams Khān Auhadi the son of Auhad Khān Auhadi, Governor of Baiana, who had put to death by treacherous means his uncle Mubarak Khān, became alarmed and revolted, and after laying waste Baiana entrenched himself in the fortress, but eventually submitted.
50.2.3
Mubarak Shāh left that place and marched towards Gwalior, but Alp Khān proceeding along the banks of the Chambal river would not permit the army of Mubarak Shāh to cross; however the soldiers of Mubarak Shāh crossed by another ford, scattered the forces of Alp Khān, and returned triumphant. This engagement led to a peaceful settlement, and Alp Khān sent in many presents and returned towards Dhār, while Mubarak Shāh proceeded to Dihli. And in the year 827 H. (1423 A.D.) he again ordered an expedition towards the hills of Kumaon and Kaithar, on returning whence he laid waste Titāwat. In this year a severe famine occurred throughout the whole of Hindūstān. In the year 828 H. he again proceeded towards Mewāt and reduced the fortresses of Indor and Alwar. And in the year 830 H. he took Bayana from Khan Auhadi, and sent the family of Auhadi to the palace known as Jahan Numa, and assigned it to them as a residence. He then gave Bayana to Malik Muqbil Khan one of his retainers, and Sikri to Malik Khairu-d-Din Tuhfa, while he himself led an army against Gwalior receiving the submission of the Rais of that district. And in the year 831 H. (1427 A.D.) ambassadors arrived in Dihli from Qadir Khan, governor of Kalpi, bringing tidings that Sharqi was besieging him. Mubarak Shah marched to oppose Sharqi; but in the meantime tidings arrived that Sharqi had attacked Bhungaon and was encamped there, intending to proceed to Badaon.
50.2.4
Mubarak Shah, who had crossed the river Jamna at the ford of Nuh Patah, and had attacked Jartauli, on arrival at the township of Atrauli received intelligence that Mukhtasa Khan the brother of Sharqi had arrived on the borders of Itawa with an army and many elephants; Mubarak Shah detailed Maliku-sh-Sharq Mahmud Hasan with ten thousand cavalry to oppose Mukhtass Khan. Mukhtass Khan joined hands with Sharqi who proceeded along the banks of the Black-Water, otherwise known as the Kalini, and arrived in the vicinity of the township of Burhanabad one of the dependencies of Itawa. Mubarak Shah marching from Atrauli encamped at the town of Kota, but declined battle and withdrew towards Rapri, and thence, after crossing the Jamna, proceeded to Bamau and encamped on the bank of the river of Kanbhar. Mubarak Shah pursued him as far as Chandwar, a space of four krohs lay between the two armies so that the outposts of the forces could see each other. They remained thus confronting each other for twenty days, at last Sharqi came out in force, and from midday till nightfall hard fighting went on between the two armies, and the event was not decided on that day, on the following day Sharqi turned back towards his own country, and Mubarak Shah, considering that both sides were Muslims, no longer pursued him, but went towards Satgma, and having conquered that country followed the bank of the Chambal river and came down to Baiana.
50.2.5
Muhammad Khan Auhadi, who on account of having had an (unsatisfactory) interview with Sharqi had taken fright, and had entrenched himself in the fortress, came and sought protection in an interview with Mubarak Shah. Mubarak Shah thereupon retraced his steps to Dihli. And in the year 832 H. Maliku-sh-sharq Mahmud Hasan, who had been left in Baiana by Mubarak Shah as his Viceroy, and had put the affairs of that place in order, and had also chastised those infidels who had made common cause with Muhammad Khan and had raised disturbances, came to Court and received substantial favours, and the fortress of Tirora was confirmed to him. In that same year Malik Rajab Nadir, governor of Multan died, and Malik Mahmud Hasan received the title of 'Imadu-l-Mulk (Pillar of the State) and proceeded to Multan. And in the year 833 H. (1429 A.D.) Mubarak Shah went to Gwalior by way of Baiana, and having taken the Rapri district from the son of Hasan Khan gave it to Malik Hamza and returned to the city (Dihli). On the way thither Saiyyid Salim, who had served Khizr Khan for thirty years, and held the fief of Tabarhinda, died. The title of Saiyyid Khan was conferred upon one of his sons, and that of Shuja'u-l-Mulk upon the other. And Fulad, a Turkbacha slave, one of the servants of the aforesaid Saiyyid Salim, raised a rebellion in Tabarhinda and took possession of the enormous wealth which had been amassed by Saiyyid Salim.
50.2.6
Mubarak Shah imprisoned the sons of Saiyyid Salim, and appointed Malik Yusuf Sarwar and Rai Hansu Bhati to oppose him (Fulad). Fulad Turkbacha made a night attack upon them and scattered their forces, and much valuable booty fell into his hands. Mubarak Shah led an army against Tabarhinda, and the Turkbacha slave was besieged there. Mubarak Shah summoned 'Imadu-l-Mulk from Multan, and sent him with a message to the Turkbacha slave, who, after suing for quarter, came out from the fort and had an interview with 'Imadu-l-Mulk, but did not rely upon his assurances, and returned in alarm to the fort and continued to fight. Mubarak Shah permitted 'Imadu-l-Mulk to proceed to Multan and himself returned to Dihli. The slave (Fulad) continued to engage in battle at intervals with the troops of Mubarak Shah during the six months during which he was absent. At last he sent considerable sums of money by way of presents to Shaikh 'Ali Mughal who was the ruler of Kabul. Shaikh 'Ali accordingly came to his assistance from Kabul with a vast army, which was reinforced by a large number of men from the borders of the Panjab. He removed the slave (Fulad) together with all his family and relations from Tabarhindah and taking them with himself returned, and having crossed the river Biah came to Lahor. Malik Sikandar, governor of Lahor, who used to pay a yearly tribute to Shaikh ‘Ali, discharged his obligation and induced him to turn his attentions elsewhere.
50.2.7
Accordingly Shaikh ‘Ali passing by Lahor without sacking it made towards Depalpur, and ‘Imadu-l-Mulk came out from Multan to oppose him. Shaikh ‘Ali taking the bank of the river Ravi, proceeded to within a short distance of Tulumba, and turning aside from thence came to Khatibpur. (‘Imadu-'l-Mulk) fought with Shaikh ‘Ali but was defeated, and Malik Suleiman Shah Lodi, who was with the advance guard of the army of ‘Imadu-l-Mulk, fell in this battle, [and Shaikh ‘Ali came to Qasur and for a long time daily engagements were fought between him and ‘Imadu-l-Mulk]. And in the year 834 H. (1430 A.D.) Mubarak Shah sent a vast army to the assistance of ‘Imadu-l-Mulk, and appointed Fath Khan ibn-i Sultan Muzaffar Khan of Gujrat to the command of that force. ‘Ali was not able to stand against them, he changed front, and retired under cover of night into an entrenchment which he had thrown up around his position; when they surrounded his entrenchment he retreated towards Jhilam, and having crossed the river there lost the greater part of his men by drowning, some were killed and some taken prisoners. Shaikh ‘Ali and Amir Muzaffar proceeded with a certain number of men to the town of Shiwar; all their baggage and property falling been taken, the army of ‘Imadu-l-Mulk pursued them up to that point. Amir Muzaffar remained entrenched within the fortress while Shaikh ‘Ali set his face to go to Kabul. The victorious army abandoned the siege and returned to Dihli.
50.2.8
Multan was taken away from ‘Imadu-l-Mulk and given to Malik Khairu-d-Din Tuhfa which led to great disturbances on the borders of Multan. And in the year 835 H. (1431 A.D.) Malik Sikandar, governor of Lahor, set out to quell the rebellion which Jasrat Khukhar had stirred up at the foot of the hills. Jasrat took him unawares and engaged him in battle; Sikandar falling into the hands of Jasrat Khukhar was taken prisoner near Jalandhar. Jasrat took his prisoner to Lahor and besieged the city, and Saiyyid Najmu-d-Din the regent of Sikandar, and Malik Khushkhabar the slave of Sikandar, fought several battles with him. In the meantime Shaikh ‘Ali collected an army and again came on to the borders of Multan, and assaulted Khatpur, taking prisoners the greater portion of the inhabitants of Jhilam and its vicinity, and seized Tulumba, pillaging and despoiling all the inhabitants and making them prisoners; most of them he put to death, and took the rest of them, great and small, to his own country.