The Akbarī Generations 1.2.7

1.2.7

The agriculturists of the country sent a person with a message to Sultán Bahádur, to inform him that as several of the districts were not occupied by the Mughal agents, they would themselves make the proper collections, if he would send an army to protect them. Accordingly, Sultán Bahádur sent one of his slaves, 'Imádu-l Mulk, who was distinguished for courage and justice. 'Imádu-l Mulk set about collecting forces, and by the time he reached Ahmadábád many soldiers of the army and of the zamíndárs had gathered round him, to the number of about 50,000 horse and foot. He encamped within sight of Ahmadabad, and began to collect the revenue. When information of this was brought to the Emperor after the fall of Chdmpanir, he made a second large distribution of gold out of the plunder of Gujardt among the soldiers. He then placed the fort of Chdmpanir in charge of Tardi Beg, and marched towards Ahmadabad. The command of the vanguard was given to Mirza 'Askari, Mirza Yadgar Nasir, and Mir Hindu Beg, and they went on one day's march in advance. In the vicinity of Mahmudabad, which is twelve kos from Ahmadabad, 'Imadu-l Mulk attacked Mirza 'Askari, and was defeated. Many men fell on both sides.