The Akbarī Generations 46.p2

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Next day the Emperor went in to inspect the fortress. After much consideration and examination, he gave orders for the necessary repairs and improvements. During his inspection some large mortars (deg) and guns (zarb-zan) attracted his attention. Those mortars bore the title of Sulaimani, from the name of Sulaiman Sultan of Turkey. When he made his attempt to conquer the ports of Gujarat, he sent these mortars and some guns, which are in the fort of Junagarh, with a large army by sea. As the Turks were unable to overcome the difficulties and obstacles they encountered, and were obliged to return, they left these mortars and the gun which is now in Junagarh on the sea-shore, and returned to their country. The mortars remained upon the sea-shore until Khudawand Khan built the fortress of Surat, when he placed them in the fort. The one which was left in the country of Surath was taken to the fort of Junagarh by the ruler of that country. As there was no great necessity for these mortars in the fort of Surat, the Emperor gave orders for their being removed to Agra. On the same day he placed the custody of the fort and the government of the country in the hands of Kalij Khan. On the last day of the month Rajab, Bihar Jiu, Raja of the country of Baglana, captured and sent to His Majesty's presence Sharafu-d din Husain Mirza, who for ten years past had been engaged in various turbulent and rebellious proceedings. His Majesty's anger had been roused by the disturbances of the country's peace, so he censured the Mirza and placed him under restraint.
When the Emperor had settled to his satisfaction all the affairs of the province, on Monday, 4th Zi-l ka'da, 980, he marched towards Ahmadabad. When he came to Broach, the mother of Changiz Khan complained to him that Jajhar Khan Habshi had unjustly killed her son, and the order was given for Jajhar Khan's being brought up to answer the charge. Upon being questioned, Jajhar Khan acknowledged the deed, and the Emperor, in his indignation, ordered him to be cast under the feet of an elephant.