[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 # The Akbarī Generations 11: Seventh year of the Reign. Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 11 - **Language:** English ### Seventh year of the Reign. ### [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. ### [11.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.2) About this time Pir Muhammad Khan, who, after the departure of Adham Khan, held the government of Malwa, assembled the forces of that province, and marched to subdue the countries of Asir and Burhanpur. He laid siege to Bijagarh, the principal of all the fortresses of that country, which he took by storm, and put all the garrison to the sword. He then marched against Asir, a well-known place in Khandesh. Crossing the river Nerbadda, he gave many of the towns and villages to the sword and destruction, and came to Burhanpur. That city also he took by storm, and gave orders for a general massacre. Many of the learned men and saiyids of the place he caused to be decapitated in his presence. The governors of Asir and Burhanpur, and Baz Bahadur, who lived in this vicinity since his flight from Malwa, now concerted together, and, assisted by all the zamindars of the country, they assembled a force with which they assailed Pir Muhammad Khan. Unable to resist, Pir Muhammad fled towards Mandu, and when he came to the Nerbadda, he, and all the nobles with him, plunged into its waters. It so happened that a camel came up and bit the horse upon which he was riding. He was thrown off into the water and drowned, thus receiving the recompense of his deeds. The other nobles, on reaching Malwa, found that the country was lost, so they pursued their course to the Court of the Emperor. ### [11.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.3) Baz Bahadur pursued them, and brought the whole of Malwa once more into his power. The amirs who had abandoned Malwa, and had come to Court without orders, were imprisoned for a time, and then set at liberty. 'Abdu-lla Khan Uzbek now received orders to retrieve this disaster in Malwa, and Mu'inu-d din Ahmad Khan Farankhudi, and several other Khans, were directed to assist him. Towards the end of the year 969 H. (1562 A.D.), 'Abdu-lla and his auxiliaries entered Malwa, and Baz Bahadur, being unable to withstand him, took to flight. A force was sent in pursuit, and coming up with the fugitives, killed many of them. Baz Bahadur found protection for some time with Rana Udi Sing, one of the chief rajas of Marwar, and afterwards he repaired to Gujarat, but eventually he threw himself upon the mercy of the Emperor, and sought a refuge from the frowns of fortune. 'Abdu-lla Khan remained at Mandu, and the other amirs returned to their jagirs. Mu'in Khan, after setting the affairs of the country in order, returned to Court. ### [11.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11.4) An intimacy and friendship had existed between the late Emperor Humayun and Shah Tahmasp Sufi of Persia. When Humayun died, and was succeeded by Akbar, the Shah was desirous of keeping up friendly relations. He accordingly sent his nephew, Saiyid Beg, son of Ma'sum Beg, to whom he gave the title Ummu-ughli (uncle's son), as his ambassador, with costly presents. When Saiyid Beg approached Agra, many khans and great men were sent forth to meet him, and to bring him into the city with suitable honours. The sum of seven lacs of tankas was appropriated to him. He remained at Agra two months, and having received a horse and a robe, he took his departure, carrying with him presents from Hindustan. --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.11) · Pramāṇa