[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) › [Ṭabaqāt-i Akbarī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari) › [Tabakat-i Akbari of Nizamu-d din Ahmad (extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot) › 1.5.3 # The Akbarī Generations 1.5.3 Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 1.5.3 - **Language:** English ### [1.5.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.1.5.3) The victors returned, and represented that the reduction of the fortress was an easy matter, so His Majesty crossed over the river, and invested the place. But before his arrival, a party of Shah Husain's officers had entered it, and had done their best to increase its strength. When Shah Husain heard that it had been invested, he proceeded by boats to the vicinity of the Emperor's camp, and employed himself in cutting off the supply of grain. Great scarcity followed, and many men lived (entirely) upon the flesh of animals. The siege went on for nearly seven months, and the place was not captured, so a messenger was sent to Mirza Yadgar Nasir at Bakhar, to tell him that the fall of the fort depended upon his approach; for if the besiegers marched to attack Shah Husain, the garrison would be free to gather in provisions, and so protract the defence. Want of salt and scarcity of grain would prevent the royal forces remaining under the fort much longer; but if Mirza Yadgar would attack Shah Husain, the latter would be unable to maintain his position. Mirza Yadgar sent a portion of his force, but no advantage was gained through this reinforcement. Again a messenger was sent to call Mirza Yadgar, and 'Abdu-l Ghafur, who was Mir-i mal of the Emperor, received the commission. 'Abdu-l Ghafur went to Mirza Yadgar, and spoke about the perilous condition of the royal army, but the Mirza and his officers deemed it advisable to remain where they were, and effect the conquest of Bakhar. - [Previous: 1.5.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.1.5.2) - [Next: 1.5.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.1.5.4) - [Up: 1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.1.5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.1.5.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.1.5.3) · Pramāṇa