[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) › 74.3.2 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 74.3.2 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 74.3.2 - **Language:** English ### [74.3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.3.2) Mullik-oot-Toojar, from his excess of zeal for the King's service, also occupied the island of Mahim, belonging to the King of Guzerat; upon which Ahmud Shah Guzeratty sent his son, Zuffur Khan, with an army to retake it. The King of the Deccan, conceiving it necessary to defend the new conquest, also despatched his son, Alla-ood-Deen, to reinforce Mullik-oot-Toojar. Both armies remained some time encamped in sight of each other, on opposite banks of an inlet of the sea, without either having the boldness to attack. At length the health of the Prince, Alla-ood-Deen, being affected by the unwholesome air and water of the country, he removed some days' journey for a change of air. Zuffur Khan, the Guzerat prince, during his absence, attacked Mullik-oot-Toojar, and after a desperate battle the brother of the Deccan general was taken prisoner, two officers of high rank were killed, and the army received a total defeat ; while the whole of the camp equipments, including tents, elephants, and horses, fell into the hands of the Guzeratties. In the Towareekh Mahmood Shahy it is stated, that the Prince Alla-ood-Deen was present in this action, and displayed proofs of great bravery ; but as victory depends not solely on human exertions, both he and Mullik-oot-Toojar were obliged to fly with precipitation. Meanwhile Ahmud Shah Bahmuny, in a short time after this defeat, having recruited his forces, marched towards Guzerat ; and Ahmud Shah Guzeratty did not fail to meet him. - [Previous: 74.3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.3.1) - [Next: 74.3.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.3.3) - [Up: 74.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.74.3.2) · Pramāṇa