The Akbarī Generations 1.5.4

1.5.4

Shah Husain had sent representatives to Mirza Yadgar Nasir, and had drawn near to his camp. He promised that he would acknowledge the supremacy of the Mirza, give him his daughter in marriage, and read the khutba in his name. Delighted with these offers, the Mirza was hoodwinked by Shah Husain, and so placed himself in hostility to the Emperor. Having thus secured himself against Mirza Yadgar, and being aware of the distress and weakness of the army of Humayun, Shah Husain advanced closer to the royal camp, and captured the vessels (which were conveying provisions) for the army. Unable to continue the siege of Sihwan, the Emperor was compelled to retreat towards Bakhar. When he approached near to Mirza Yadgar Nasir, he sent to him for boats in which to cross the river, and the Mirza, who was in league with the people of Tatta, sent to them, desiring them to come at night and carry off the boats. Next morning he artfully reported that the enemy had carried off the boats. The Emperor remained inactive some days for want of boats. At length, two zamindars of Bakhar waited upon him, and (under their guidance) some boats which had been sunk were raised. Humayun then crossed the river. When Mirza Yadgar Nasir learnt of the passage over, being greatly alarmed and ashamed, he, without waiting upon the Emperor, marched off hastily against Shah Husain;