[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) › 11.1 # The Akbarī Generations 11.1 Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 11.1 - **Language:** English ### [11.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.1) The beginning of this year corresponded with Tuesday, 7th Rajab, 969 H. (10 March, 1562). At the beginning of this year Mírzá Sharafu-d dín Husain besieged the fort of Mírtha, being assisted by Sháh Bidágh Khán, and his son 'Abdu-l Matlab Khán, Muhammad Husain Shaikh, and some other nobles. Great exertions were made on both sides, but at length it was agreed that the garrison should march out with their horses and arms (hamchi), but leave behind all their property and effects. When the victorious army went to take possession of the fort, Jai Mal marched out with his men. But Deo-dás, in shame and pride, set fire to the property which was in the fortress, and then sallied forth at the head of a party of Rajputs, and passed in front of the royal army. Mírzá Sharafu-d dín and other nobles followed Deo-dás, and when they came up with him, he turned round and attacked them. Many of the royal soldiers fell, and nearly 200 Rajputs were slain. Deo-dás himself was unhorsed, and being overtaken as he lay upon the ground, he was cut to pieces. The fort of Mirtha was then occupied by the Imperial forces. - [Previous: 10.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.10.6) - [Next: 11.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.2) - [Up: 11](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.1) · Pramāṇa