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The ceremony was performed with great magnificence, and was followed by rejoicings and feasting for several days. In the days of Sher Khan the country of Malwa had been held by Shuja'at Khan, who was one of his own clan (Khassa-khail), and after his death it had come into the hands of his son Baz Bahadur. It now came to His Majesty's knowledge that Baz Bahadur had given himself up to sensuality, and cared nothing for the country. Tyrannical and overbearing men had consequently oppressed the poor and helpless, and the peasantry and people had been reduced to distress. The honour of the Imperial throne required that this country should be again brought under its control, and find peace and security. So Adham Khan, Pir Muhammad Khan, Sadik Khan, Kiya Khan Gang, 'Abdu-lla Khan Uzbek, Shah Muhammad Kandahari, and some other amirs, were nominated to effect the conquest of that country. They accordingly marched thither, and when they came within ten kos of Sarangpur in that country, Baz Bahadur, who was in that city, awoke from his slumber of neglect, and took up a position, which he fortified, two kos from the city. Baz Bahadur was the most accomplished man of his day in the science of music and in Hindi song. ### [10.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10.2) He spent much of his time in the society of singers and musicians. When the Imperial army was at ten kos from Sarangpur, Adham Khan sent forward an advanced force to the entrenchments which Baz Bahadur had thrown up around his army. Several attempts were made to entice him out of his lines, and the royal forces drew together in order to surround him. Baz Bahadur then threw off his apathy, and marched out to give battle. But the Afghan nobles in his army were disaffected, and made their escape, and he himself was obliged to take flight. Rup-mati, his favourite wife, who used to recite poetry, several other wives, and all his treasure fell into the hands of the Imperial forces. As the fugitives were making off, a eunuch of Baz Bahadur's wounded Rup-mati with a sword, to prevent her falling into the hands of strangers; and when Adham Khan summoned her to his presence, she took poison and killed herself. ### [10.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.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. ### [10.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10.4) At that place Pir Muhammad Khan Shirwani and other nobles who had jagirs in Malwa, waited upon the Emperor. They were honoured with gifts of robes and horses, and were then sent back to their jagirs. When the Emperor was near Narwar, a formidable tiger came out of the jungle. The Emperor slowly approached the beast, and with one blow of his sword brought her to the ground. Some of his attendants killed the young ones with swords and spears. Muhammad Asghar, mir-munshi, who was celebrated for the beauty of his writing and composition, was now appointed Mir-munshi, and received the title of Ashraf Khan. On the 29th Ramazan, 968, the Court reached Agra. When 'Adali, the Afghan, was slain by the sons of Muhammad Khan Bangali, who was one of the nobles of Salim Khan Afghan, 'Adali's son, Sher Khan, took his seat upon the throne of Government, in the fort of Chunar, and then led an army to attempt the conquest of Jaunpur. Thereupon Khan-zaman sent information to the Imperial Court, and the amirs who held jagirs in that part of the country were commanded to support Khan-zaman. Ibrahim Khan Uzbek, Majnun Khan Kakshal, Shaham Khan Jalair, Kamal Khan Gakhar, and many other chiefs, in obedience to the royal order, joined Kuli Khan (Khan-zaman). The Afghans, having crossed the river, gave battle, but Khan-zaman exerted himself gallantly, and put them to flight. ### [10.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10.5) Various actions of Khan-zaman excited a suspicion of his intention to rebel, so towards the close of the year His Majesty proceeded towards Jaunpur, on a progress of hunting and pleasure. On approaching Kalpi, the camp was about to be pitched, when 'Abdu-lla Khan Uzbek, who held Kalpi in jagir, came forward, and begged His Majesty to honour his house by taking up his quarters there. The proposal was graciously accepted, and 'Abdu-lla Khan rendered the services due from him, and presented his offerings, for which he was honoured by His Majesty's approbation. When the Court reached Karra, 'Ali Kuli Khan Khan-zaman and his brother Bahadur Khan came up by forced marches from their jagir of Jaunpur, and on being received, they presented suitable offerings. Their fidelity and services being recognized, they received presents of horses and robes, and were then dismissed to their jagirs. On the 17th Zi-l hijja, of the sixth year of the Ilahi, corresponding with 968 H., the Court reached Agra. Shamsu-d din Muhammad Atka, who bore the title of Khan-i 'azam, and held the government of the Panjab, now came to Court. He was graciously received, and the direction of the affairs of the State was committed to his charge. About the same time, Adham Khan, in obedience to a royal command, came from Malwa to the capital, and was welcomed with due honour. ### [10.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10.6) On the 8th Jumada-l awwal, 969 H., the Emperor started to pay a visit to the tomb of Kutbu-l auliya Khwaja Mu'inu-d din Chishti. When he reached the town of Sambar, Raja Bihari Mal, one of the chief rajas of that country, came with great loyalty and respect, along with his son Bhagwan Das, to pay his services to His Majesty. He was received with great honour and attention, and his daughter, an honourable lady, was accepted by His Majesty, and took her place among the ladies of the Court. From thence he proceeded to Ajmír, and he dispensed many gifts and pensions among the inhabitants of that noble city. Mírzá Sharafu-d dín Husain, who held a jágír in the territory of Ajmír, came to pay his homage. He was sent with several other amírs of that province to effect the conquest of the fort of Mírtha, about twenty kos from Ajmír, which was held by Jai Mal. His Majesty then started for Ágra, and making forced marches, he performed the distance, one hundred and twenty kos, in a day and night. --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10) · Pramāṇa