[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Tārīkh-i Firishta](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta) › [History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs) › 203.3.7 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 203.3.7 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 203.3.7 - **Language:** English ### [203.3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.203.3.7) They now found themselves opposed to the whole of the Deccan line. A severe action ensued, which was undecided at night-fall; on which occasion, the heroes on both sides lay down on the variegated carpet, deeply tinged with each other’s blood. During the night, Mullik-oot-Toojar retreated to the contiguous island; which being closely blockaded by the fleet and by the troops which were also landed, he escaped to the continent, where he effected a junction with a body of Deccanies, consisting of ten thousand horse and sixty elephants, under the command of Khwaja Jehan, accompanied by the Bahmuny Prince Mahomed Khan. This force had been sent in consequence of Mullik-oot-Toojar’s requisition for reinforcements, even before the attack on Mahim. With this army the Deccany prince marched to retake Tanna; but the Guzerat prince having intimation of his movement, proceeded in person with a strong detachment to intercept the Deccanies. Both armies arrived before Tanna on the same day; and another action ensued, which lasted from break-of day till sunset, when the Deccanies were ultimately defeated, and dispersed. Mullik-oot-Toojar took refuge in Chakun, while the Prince and Khwaja Jehan did not halt till they reached Dowlutabad. Among the articles taken at the island of Mahim were some beautiful gold and silver embroidered muslins, with which vessels were laden and sent to Ahmudabad. In the year 835, Ahmud Shah, leaving his eldest son at the capital, marched in person to Champanere; - [Previous: 203.3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.203.3.6) - [Next: 203.3.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.203.3.8) - [Up: 203.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.203.3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.203.3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.203.3.7) · Pramāṇa