The Akbarī Generations 55.3

55.3

In concurrence with the remaining amirs, Raja Todar Mal returned from Midnapur to Madaran. Here Kiya Khan Gang, being offended with the other amirs, without reason, went off into the jungle. Todar Mal reported the fact to Khan-khanan, and remained for some days in Madaran. Hereupon Khan-khanan sent Shaham Khan Jalair and * * * to support Raja Todar Mal. When they joined the Raja at Bardwan, the Raja left them, and went out into the jungle after Kiya Khan, and having pacified him, brought him back with him. From Madaran they marched to Jitura. There they were informed that Daud, with his forces, had gone into the fort of Katak Banaras, and was engaged in preparations for war. Raja Todar Mal halted, and sent swift messengers to inform Khan-khanan of the position of affairs. Khan-khanan then left Tanda to march against Daud, and he formed a junction with Raja Todar Mal. Daud had organized his army and now advanced to meet him. The Afghans entrenched their camp. On the 20th Zi-l ka'da, 982, the armies met. After the array was formed, the Afghans advanced rapidly and boldly to the attack. Khan-khanan ordered fire to open upon them from the swivels (zarb-zan) and light guns (zamburak), which were mounted on arabas in front of his line. The fire of the guns drove back the elephants which were placed in front of the Afghan attack, and the musketry mowed down the Afghans who were in the advance.