The Akbarī Generations 53.1.8

53.1.8

On Tuesday, the 8th Rabi'u-s sani, he encamped at the ferry of Chaunsa, and here a despatch arrived from Khan-khanan, reporting that 'Isa Khan Niazi, an Afghan renowned for his courage, had made a sortie with elephants and a large force from Patna, and had attacked the besiegers, 'Isa Khan was slain by Lashkar Khan, one of the Emperor's men, and a great number of Afghans fell. This news was sent on to the princes. On the following day Dilawar Khan was ordered to transport the army over at the ferry of Chaunsa, and on the 10th the army encamped at the village of Domni, belonging to Bhojpur. Kasim 'Ali Khan, was now sent to inform Khan-khanan of the near approach of the Emperor, and to inquire what he advised to be done. The Khan advised the Emperor to advance as hitherto, himself by boat and his army by land; and he requested that some horses might be sent to replace those that had been rendered useless by the rains. Horses and arms were accordingly sent. Khan-khanan and the other amirs advanced two kos from Patna to meet His Majesty, who, on the 16th Rabi'u-s sani, reached his destination, and took up his abode in the tents of Khan-khanan. Great rejoicings followed, and rich offerings were made.