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The Akbarī Generations 83: Campaign against Sihwan.

Tabakát-i Akbarí of Nizámu-d dín Ahmad (extracts) 83

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In this year Sadik Khan, the governor of Bhakar, under orders, proceeded to attack the country of Tatta. He besieged the fort of Sihwan, and Jani Beg, ruler of Tatta, grandson of Muhammad Baki Tarkhan, following the humble practice of his ancestors, sent envoys with suitable gifts to the Imperial Court. The Emperor took compassion on him, and sent a farman to Sadik Khan, saying, "I bestow the country upon Jani Beg. Withdraw from its occupation." On the 26th Zi-l ka'da the envoys of Jani Beg received leave to depart; and to show them greater honour, Hakim 'Ainu-l Mulk was sent with them, and they received many princely gifts.
At the beginning of Rabi'u-s sani the government of Kabul was given to Zain Khan Koka, and Raja Man Singh was recalled to Court. At the end of the same month Khan-khanan Mirza Khan made a rapid journey from Gujarat with 'Azdu-d daula, and was most graciously received. On the 28th Rajab Sadik Khan came from Bhakar. Man Singh arrived in Sha'ban, and at the end of the year he was appointed governor of Bihar, Hajipur, and Patna. About the same time the government of Kashmir was given to Mirza Yusuf Khan Rizwi, and Kasim Khan Mir-bahr was recalled. Sadik Khan was sent to Swat and Bajaur against the Yusufzais, and the jagirs of Man Singh at Sialkot and elsewhere were granted to him. Isma'il Kuli Khan was recalled from Swat and Bajaur, and sent to Gujarat, to replace Kalij Khan, who was summoned to Court. The government of Bihar and Bengal was conferred on Kunwar Man Singh.