The Akbarī Generations 78.4.1

78.4.1

Intelligence arrived that the Emperor was marching towards Kabul, and had arrived at Atak-Baudras, intent upon effecting the conquest of Badakhshan. Khan-khanan wrote a letter soliciting the honour of being allowed to serve under him, and the Emperor sent a farmdn, summoning him to his presence. Kalij Khan, Naurang Khan, and myself were confirmed in our commands in Gujarat. Khan-khanan and 'Azdu-d daula, who had come up from 'Azam Khan, went off to join the Emperor. Just as Khan-khanan started, the news was brought in that the men of Khangar, as allies of Muzaffar Gujarati, had attacked and killed Rai Singh, the zamindar of Jhalawar. This Rai Singh was son of Rai Man, Raja of Jhalawar; and when he succeeded his father, he attacked the neighbouring zamindars, such as the Jam, Khangar, and others, and subdued them. His name is celebrated in song and story, in the towns of Gujarat, for the courage he displayed, and he had a great renown. A feud arose between Rayat and Sayat, the nephews of the chief of Khangar, and severe fighting occurred, in which Sayat was killed, and many men on both sides perished. Rai Singh also was wounded, and was left upon the field. Next day some jogis found him, tended him, cured him, and carried him with them to Bengal. He passed two years with them in the guise of a jogi. When Khan-khanan marched against Muzaffar Gujarati, he came to the Khan, and told him his story. The Khan sent him to Jhalawar to be recognized by his people.