[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) › 13 # The Akbarī Generations 13: Conquest of the Gakhar country. Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 13 - **Language:** English ### [13](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.13) The country of the Gakhars lies upon the banks of the river Sind, well known as the Nil-ab. This territory, from the Siwalik hills to the borders of Kashmir, has been from all time the possession of the Gakhars, although other tribes, such as the Khatri, Januha, Jatriya, Bhukiyal, and Jat dwell in those parts in subordination to the Gakhars. From the beginning of the reign of the late Emperor Babar to the present time, this tribe would not suffer any intermission of loyalty to the illustrious dynasty, but remained steadfast in their obedience and devotion. Sarang Sultan was especially noted for his fidelity and loyalty. When Sher Khan acquired the supreme power in Hindustan, he wanted to bring the Gakhars under his authority, and used strenuous exertions to effect his purpose, but made little progress, until he succeeded, after much trouble, in getting Sarang Sultan into his hands as a prisoner. He ordered Sarang Sultan to be flayed, and shut up his son Kamal Khan in the fort of Gwalior. After the death of Sarang, his brother Adam became the chief of the clan. He also espoused the cause of the Imperial family, and opposed the Afghans. When Sher Khan died, and his son Salim Khan obtained the supreme authority, he also, in imitation of his father, plundered and laid waste various portions of the Gakhar territory, and did his utmost to vex and injure them. On one occasion, when some prisoners were brought to Gwalior for punishment, he ordered them to be placed in a house with a quantity of gunpowder, and the house to be set on fire. Common report tells how all these captives were blown into the air, and how their bodies were blown to pieces. Kamal Khan, who was sitting in a corner of the house, was by God's mercy saved. When Salim Khan heard of his preservation he sent for him, and having induced him to take an oath of fidelity, appointed him to act, in concert with the governor of the Panjab, in the subjugation of the Gakhar territory. Afterwards, when Hindustan again came under the rule of the Imperial house, Kamal Khan followed the example of his predecessors, and paid his allegiance. He was treated with princely favour, and received a grant of the parganas of Hanswa, Fathpur, and Karra-Manikpur as a jagir. There he remained until Sher Khan, the son of Salim Khan, attacked 'Ali Kuli Khan, and endeavoured to get possession of these districts. Kamal Khan was then ordered to support 'Ali Kuli Khan, and he exhibited such courage and resolution that he was graciously told that whatever request he liked to make should be granted. Kamal Khan, in his love for his native land, begged that he might be restored to his paternal inheritance. A farman was accordingly issued that of the territories formerly held by Sultan Sarang, and now in the possession of Adam Khan Gakhar, one half should be given to Kamal Khan, and the other half should remain in the possession of Adam Khan. Orders were accordingly issued to the amirs of the Panjab, to Mir Muhammad Khan, known as Khan-i kalan, and to Kutbu-d din Muhammad Khan, that if Adam Khan made any resistance to the arrangement, they were to take the whole of the territory from him, and give it to Kamal Khan. When the amirs informed Adam Khan of the purport of the farmans, he and his son and his army were dissatisfied, and paid no heed to the command. A royal army marched into the country of the Gakhars to subdue it, and Adam Khan and his son resisted. Some sharp fighting followed, but the Gakhars were defeated, and Adam Khan was made prisoner. His son, with the defeated army, fled into Kashmir, but after some time he also was taken prisoner. All the Gakhar territory then came under the power of the Imperial officers, and they made it over to Kamal Khan. The amirs also placed Adam Khan and his son in charge of Kamal Khan, and departed to their own jagirs. Kamal Khan kept Adam Khan near him until he died. - [Previous: 12](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.12) - [Next: 14](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.14) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.13](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.13) · Pramāṇa