The Akbarī Generations 49.2

49.2

When the Raja arrived at Lahore, Husain Kuli Khan, * * * and other nobles of the Panjab, set out for Nagarkot. On reaching Damhari, the holder of that place, whose name was Choto, and who was a relative of Jai Chand, relying on the security of his fort which he had strengthened, kept himself in private, and sent two vakils with his offerings. He also sent a message excusing himself from attending in person, on the ground of his fears and anxiety, but he undertook the duty of keeping the roads clear. Husain Kuli Khan presented the vakils with robes and sent them back. Leaving a party of men at a village situated near the opening of the road, he went onwards. On arriving at the fort of Kutila, he pitched his camp. This fort is a very high one. It formerly belonged to Raja Ram Chandar, of Gwalior; but Raja Dharm Chand and Raja Jai Chand had obtained possession of it by force.