The Akbarī Generations 10.3

10.3

Adham Khan wrote an account of the victory to the Emperor. He retained all the ladies and musicians and singers, but he sent some elephants, under charge of Sadik Khan, to Court. This retention of the ladies and other spoils displeased the Emperor, and made him deem it necessary to proceed in person to Malwa. On the 21st Sha'ban, 968 H., the Emperor left Agra, and marched towards Malwa. When he reached the fort of Gagrun, which is celebrated among the fortresses of Malwa for its strength and height, he gave orders for its reduction. But the commandant of the fort hastened to surrender, and presented his tribute. This greatly pleased the Emperor, who made a forced march in the night, and arrived by dawn in the vicinity of Sarangpur. Adham Khan had left Sarangpur in order to besiege Gagrun, so he met the Emperor at three kos distance from that place, and was graciously received. Then they rode on to the city, and Adham Khan's abode was given up to His Majesty. Adham Khan now collected all his spoils, and presented them to the Emperor, who stayed a few days to refresh and enjoy himself, and then returned to Agra.