[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Ṭabaqāt-i Akbarī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari) › [Tabakat-i Akbari of Nizamu-d din Ahmad (extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot) › 50.2.1 # The Akbarī Generations 50.2.1 Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 50.2.1 - **Language:** English ### [50.2.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.50.2.1) As soon as it was light, the bakhshis drew up the forces, and marched on without drawing rein to a place about three kos from Ahmadabad. Orders were given for every man to arm himself, and the royal armoury was opened, so that every man who had lost or damaged a weapon might choose one to suit him. Asaf Khan was sent to Khan-i 'azam, to inform him of the proximity of the Emperor, and directing him to effect a junction. Thus, in nine days, the Emperor marched from Fathpur to the outskirts of Ahmadabad, a feat which it is difficult for the pen to describe. - [Previous: 50.1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.50.1.7) - [Next: 50.2.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.50.2.2) - [Up: 50.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.50.2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.50.2.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tabaqat-i-akbari~en-elliot.50.2.1) · Pramāṇa