The Akbarī Generations 81.3

81.3

On the 13th Rajab the ceremony of weighing the Emperor was performed, and a splendid festival was held; and on the 19th Prince Salim was married to the daughter of Rai Singh, one of the great nobles. The Raja sent fine presents with his daughter, and felt highly honoured by the alliance. Muhammad Kasim Khan Mir-bahr and * * was sent with a large force to effect the conquest of Kashmir. After seven marches they entered the defiles of the mountains. When they reached the pass of Kartal, Ya'kub, the son of Yusuf Khan, considering himself ruler of Kashmir, came with a considerable force to oppose them. He closed the pass, and there took his post. But fortune fought for the Imperial army, and the stone of dissension was cast among the Kashmiris. The chiefs of Kashmir were distressed with the rule of Ya'kub, and several deserted from him and joined Kasim Khan. Another party raised the standard of rebellion in Srinagar, which is the capital of the country. Ya'kub, deeming it of primary importance to crush the internal rebellion, returned to Kashmir. The Imperial army then entered Kashmir without opposition, and Ya'kub, unable to make any resistance, fled to the mountains. Srinagar was occupied, and revenue collectors were appointed to all the parganas.