The Akbarī Generations 27.8

27.8

At the same time the report arrived from Rája Todar Mal and Lashkar Khán upon the action which had been fought, and upon the misconduct of some of the amírs, as above related. His Majesty had pardoned the offences (of Sikandar and Bahádur Khán), so he said "their faults have been forgiven;" and to carry out his decision he sent orders to his amírs to return to Court. Mir Mu'izzu-l Mulk, Raja Todar Mal, and Lashkar Khan, accordingly returned; but those who had acted disgracefully were forbidden to make their appearance for a time. The Emperor then went to visit the fort of Chunar, celebrated for its height and strength. He made three days' march from Jaunpur to Benares, and there rested several days. From thence he went to the fortress, and having surveyed it, he ordered it to be repaired and strengthened. Here he was informed that there were many elephants in the jungles of Chunar, so he set off with a party of his attendants on a hunting expedition. At ten kos distance they found a herd, and having captured ten, they returned to the fort of Chunar, and from thence to the Imperial camp.