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Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 63.13.3

History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 63.13.3

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63.13.3

On the army reaching Julalabad, the Prince Sulim was left there, and the Prince Moorad proceeded with the advanced guard of the army. At the pass of Shooturgurduna, within thirty miles of Kabul, this division was attacked by Furedoon Khan, a general of Mahomed Hukeem Mirza, and lost almost all its baggage. On the 2d of Suffur, 989, Mahomed Hukeem Mirza opposed the Prince Moorad in person. Koowur Man-Sing and Toozuk Khan Atka having advanced, the elephant-swivels opened a fire. By mere accident an officer of Mahomed Hukeem Mirza, and three other persons, standing near him, were killed; on which he took to flight, losing many persons of distinction in the retreat. The King heard of this victory at Soorkhab, and entered Kabul without opposition on the 7th of Suffur. Mahomed Hukeem Mirza fled to Ghoorbund, and sent a deputation to the King, begging forgiveness, which being as readily granted, Kabul was restored to him, and on the 14th of Suffur the army returned towards Agra. Having reached the Nilab (Indus) the King ordered a fort to be built on its bank, which he called Attock, signifying, in the Indian language, the barrier; for, according to the superstitious notions of the Hindoos, it was held unlawful for them to cross that river. The King having arrived at Lahore on the 19th of Rumzan, conferred the government of that province on the Raja Bhugwandas, and in a few days marched to Futtehpoor Seekry, which now became the capital.