The Akbarī Generations 36: Fourteenth year of the Reign.

36

The beginning of this year agreed with 5th Ramazan, 976 H. (22nd February, 1569). The Emperor marched at the opening of the year towards Rantambhor, and in a short period arrived at the foot of the fort. The place was invested, batteries raised, sábáts constructed, and several breaches were effected by battering with cannon.
Rái Surjan, the commander of the fort, when he observed the progress of the siege, was brought down from the pinnacle of his pride and insolence, and he sent out his two sons, Dúdh and Bhoj by name, to ask for terms. His Majesty received kindly the two young men, who had come to seek his mercy, and pardoned their transgressions. He sent Husain Kulí Khán, who had received the title of Khán-jahán, into the fort to give assurances to Rái Surjan. He did so, and brought the Rái to wait upon the Emperor, when he made a frank submission, and was enrolled among the royal servants. On Wednesday, 3rd Shawwál, the conquest of the fortress was accomplished, and on the next day the Emperor went in to examine the place. He placed Mihtar Khán in command of the fortress, and then prepared to return to the capital. Leaving the army under the command of Khwája Amínu-d dín Mahmúd, who was entitled Khwája-jahán, and Muzaffar Khán, the Emperor left them to conduct the army back to the capital, while he made a hasty journey to pay a visit to the tomb of Fáizu-l anwár Khwája Mu'ínu-d dín Chishtí. He remained there a week, and then departed for Agra, where he arrived on Wednesday, 4th Zí-l ka'da, 976. Darbár Khán, one of his personal attendants, had been compelled by sickness to continue with the army, and he died before His Majesty reached Agra. Upon his return His Majesty went into the Khán's dining-hall, and made a princely provision for his family.