The Akbarī Generations 1.3.3

1.3.3

Just at this period Amir Hindu Beg had counselled Mirza 'Askari to have the khutba recited and coin struck in his name, and to set up his claim to independence, expecting that the troops in hopes (of reward) would devote themselves to his service. Mirza 'Askari did not accept this advice. After much debate and deliberation, it was determined that Mirza 'Askari, Mirza Yadgar Nasir, Amir Hindu Beg and some other nobles should leave Ahmadabad, and form a camp in the rear of Asawal, opposite Sarganj. Sultan Bahadur also came down to Sarganj and faced his enemies. By chance a cannon ball from the camp of the Mirza knocked down the tent of Sultan Bahadur. This greatly disturbed him, and he summoned Ghazanfar to his presence, intending to bring him to punishment. Ghazanfar asked that his punishment might be postponed until the Sultan had set his army in array, for he had heard that Mirza 'Askari intended to retreat during the night. When night came Mirza 'Askari, with the approval of the amirs, retreated towards Champanir, leaving everything superfluous behind them. They halted at ten kos distance, and Sultan Bahadur pursued and came up with them. Mirza 'Askari and the amirs mounted and made a show of fighting, and then retired.