The Rashīdī History 106.6

106.6

When it was discovered that he had marched towards Farghána, several messengers in succession were despatched, to give notice to the Kháns of his approach. The messengers and the enemy arrived at the same moment. Neither the army of Táshkand nor that of Urdtippa, had time to come to the aid of the Khans. The two Khans had with them 16,000 men, because in the beginning of the year they had [collected a large force] to attack Tambal, whom they had severely handled, and whose power they had entirely subdued. For this reason, they felt sure that he would now resolve on flight as a last resource. They had taken Babar Padishah with them, in order that after things were settled, they might set him up on his father's throne and then return home. The Khans had not yet reached Andijan. Akhsi, which is one of the strongest forts in that country, was occupied by Shaikh Bayazid, brother of Tambal; he was treating about submission, and for that reason they had tarried near the fort. At this juncture, Shahi Beg Khan came up with 30,000 men, and all his Sultans, such as Kuchum Sultan, Suyunjuk Sultan, Jani Beg Sultan and others. They had hardly time to draw up in line, when, after a short conflict, the Khans were put to rout by the overpowering numbers of the enemy. Their horses being rendered useless with fatigue, the two Khans were taken prisoners. Babar Padishah fled to the hills on the south of Farghana.