The Akbarī Generations 48.4

48.4

When he reached the Panjab, Husain Kuli Khan Turkoman, Amiru-l umara of the Panjab, was engaged with the forces of his province in besieging Kangra, well known as Nagarkot. On hearing of the Mirza's arrival, Husain Kuli Khan set off with his brother Isma'il Khan * * * and other amirs, and by forced marches came up with the Mirza near the town of Tulambha, forty kos from Multan. He was returning from hunting free from apprehension and in disorder, when he was attacked. His men were dispersed, and were unable to reach him. His brother Mas'ud Husain Mirza, who had come up before him, attacked the troops of Husain Kuli Khan, but was taken prisoner. Ibrahim Husain Mirza, being unable to do anything, made off. Upon arriving near Multan, he wanted to pass the Gara, which is the name of the river formed by the junction of the Biyah and Satlej. But it was night, and he had no boats, so he rested on the bank. A party of Jhils, who are fishermen dwelling about Multan, made an attack upon him in the night, and the Mirza received a wound in his throat from an arrow. Seeing no other means of escape, he quickly changed his clothes, and separating from his people, endeavoured to get away. But some of the people of that country recognized him, took him prisoner, and carried him to Sa'id Khan at Multan, and in the custody of the Khan he died.