The Akbarī Generations 33.8

33.8

On Sunday, the 1st Zi-l hijja, the Emperor made his dispositions for action. He himself took command of the centre. Asaf Khan and all the Atkas were on the right; Majnun Khan and other amirs were on the left. This day His Majesty rode an elephant called Balsundar, and Mirza Koka, who bore the title of 'Azam Khan, was seated in the howda with him. The enemy, being now fully aware of the Emperor's advance, prepared themselves for death. They drew out their forces, and sent a body of men to oppose the advanced guard of the Emperor. Baba Khan Kakshal, who commanded the advance, repulsed them and drove them back upon the lines of 'Ali Kuli Khan. In the confusion, the horse of one of the fugitives ran against the horse of 'Ali Kuli Khan, and the Khan's turban fell off. Bahadur Khan saw this, and his spirit being roused, he made a bold charge upon the advanced guard under Baba Khan, and drove it back upon the ranks of Majnun Khan. Bahadur Khan in the pursuit came between these two forces. He fought manfully, but his horse, being wounded by an arrow, became unmanageable, and he was thrown to the ground and made prisoner.