The Akbarī Generations 78.1.2

78.1.2

The suppression and dispersion of the rebels in Bengal was reported to the Emperor. It was known that 'Isa Kabuli was in the country of 'Aisi, and Khan-i 'azam was desirous of returning home. For these reasons the Emperor ordered Shahbaz Khan to proceed to Bengal, to allot the whole of that sarkar in jagirs to the soldiers, and to do his best to exterminate 'Isa Kabuli. On the 17th Jumada-s sani, he started to assume his duties. In this year, an order was given for the translation into Persian of the Maha-bharat, which is the chief book of history of the Brahmans. The translation was completed, and received the name of Razm-nama (Book of War). Information was now brought that Khan-i 'azam had sent Shaikh Farid to make peace with Katlu Afghan (in Orissa). When the Shaikh reached his dwelling, and had an interview with him, Katlu was very humble. Bahadur Gauriya, one of the zamindars of Bengal, and a high officer in the army of Katlu, came to see the Shaikh, who then travelled on under the eyes of the zamindars and the servants of Katlu. Bahadur, in a hostile manner, blocked up the road by which the Shaikh was returning, and attacked him. Many of his men were killed, but the Shaikh escaped without injury.