The Akbarī Generations 1.9.8

1.9.8

Kamran sent Mirza 'Askari against him, but 'Askari was defeated; and on being sent a second time, he again returned unsuccessful. Mirza Sulaiman and Mirza Ibrahim now marched against Kamran from Kisham and Kunduz, and he, not having sufficient forces to oppose them, retreated to Rostak. A body of Uzbeks fell upon him on the march and carried off a large part of his baggage. In this distressed state Kamran wished to proceed by way of Zohak and Bamian into the Hazara. When Humayun was informed of this, he sent a force to Zohak and Bamian to protect the country. Karracha Khan, Kasim Husain Sultan, and some other traitorous nobles, despatched a messenger to Kamran, advising him to take the road to Zohak, and promising to join him in the day of battle. When Mirza Kamran came in sight, Karracha Khan and his associates cast the dirt of ignominy on their heads, and deserted Humayun. Being joined by these men, Kamran offered battle. Although Humayun's force was small, it met the attack bravely, and a desperate fight followed. Pir Muhammad Akhta and Ahmad, son of Mirza Kuli, were killed in this fight. His Majesty exerted himself greatly. He received a sword-cut on the top of his head, and his horse was wounded; but he kept his assailants off with his spear, and made his way out of the fight. He then proceeded towards Zuhak and Bamian, and was joined by a party of fugitives, who had taken the same route.