The Akbarī Generations 2.7

2.7

Sikandar Khan, ruler of Bengal, now raised the standard of rebellion, and marched with the forces of that country against Jaunpur, Kalpi, and Agra. 'Adali therefore summoned Himun, who accordingly raised the siege of Bayana. When he reached the village of Mandakar, six kos from Agra, Ibrahim came up and attacked his rear, but he was defeated and again fled to his father. From thence he went to the country of Bhath, and fought with the Raja, Ram Chand, who made him prisoner. But the Raja showed him great honour, seated him upon the throne, and waited upon him as a servant. Here Ibrahim remained until a party of the tribe of Mianas, who dwelt near Raisin, being at enmity with Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa, invited Ibrahim to be their ruler. They drew out their forces against Baz Bahadur, and Ibrahim joined them. Durgavati the Rani of Garha marched from her own country to support him. But Báz Bahádur hearing of this, sent some persons to the Rání, and induced her to relinquish this design and return home. Upon this defection Ibráhím thought it inexpedient to tarry longer where he was, so he went to the country of Orissa, one of the dependencies of the kingdom of Bengal. Here he remained until the year 975 (1567-8), when Sulaimán Kirání took possession of Orissa. Upon the faith of solemn promises he then came to see Sulaimán, who treacherously caused him to be slain.