The Akbarī Generations 53.2.7

53.2.7

At this stage Muzaffar Khán, who was formerly a clerk, but now an amír of reputation, was sent along with Farhat Khán, one of the late Emperor's slaves, and now enrolled in His Majesty's service, to besiege the fortress of Rohtás, a very lofty and strong place. And he gave orders that after its capture it should be placed under the command of Farhat Khán, and that Muzaffar Khán should return to Court. On Friday, 3rd Jumáda-l awwal, he proceeded to Patna, and spent a short time in examining the buildings of Daud. From thence he started to make the best of his way, and on Saturday, the 4th, he reached the village of Fathpur Sahina, which is twenty-one kos distant, and on Monday, 6th Jumada-l awwal, at mid-day, he arrived at Jaunpur. Mirza Yusuf Khan arrived with the army on the 7th. The Emperor remained at Jaunpur thirty-three days, devoting his time to making arrangements for the army and the government of the country. He placed Jaunpur, Benares, the fort of Chunar, and sundry other mahals and parganas directly under the royal exchequer, and he gave the management of them to Mirza Mirak Rizwi and Shaikh Ibrahim Sikri. On the 9th Jumada-s sani, 982, he departed from Jaunpur, and went to Khanpur, where he stayed four days. Here he was waited upon by Kazi Nizam Badakhshi, who [being graciously received and appointed to office] afterwards achieved a high position among the nobles.