The Akbarī Generations 45.4

45.4

At this time, Makbul Khan Ghulam and Surokh Badakhshi joined His Majesty, and he sent them in pursuit of his assailants. The royal forces, seeing the danger in which the Emperor had been placed, were roused to desperation, and made a fierce onslaught upon the enemy. Ibrahim Husain Mirza was disheartened, and took to flight. Some brave men pursued him, and cut down several men on their way. But the night came on darker than the fate of that band, so the Emperor gave orders to stop the pursuit. Ibrahim Husain Khan, glad to save his life, made off with a few persons by the Ahmadnagar road to Sirohi. The Emperor went into the town of Sarnal, and offered thanks for his victory. Every man who served in this engagement received his reward in increased rank and in jagirs. Next day the Emperor started on his return to the royal camp, but he sent on in advance Surokh Badakhshi, whose conduct in this affair had gained the royal approbation, to carry news of the victory to the princes. When the news arrived, the princes and the ladies of the harem, and the amirs and the officials, were filled with joy sufficient to last them their lives. On Wednesday, the 18th Sha'ban, when one watch of the night was passed, the Emperor rejoined his camp at Baroda. Next day he conferred a banner and a kettle-drum on Raja Bhagwan Das, who had so greatly distinguished himself in this action.