The Rashīdī History 34.1

34.1

Amir Husain and Amir Timur, having offered up praise and thanksgiving to the Padishah of Padishahs (may His name be exalted), mounted their horses and began to make preparations for battle. They divided the army into two parts; Amir Husain commanded the right wing, and raised the victorious standard, while Amir Timur led the left wing of his troops, who were so accustomed to victory. Having arranged all this, and having put the army into order of battle, they went forward. The enemy meanwhile were at Tâsh Arighi, and they, in the same manner, divided their forces into two parts; Ilyâs Khwâja Khân and Amir Hamid commanding the left wing, and Amir Tuk Timur and Amir Begjik the right. The opposing armies, having drawn themselves up in order of battle, attacked one another with vigorous onslaught. [Verses]: The world and time ranged themselves on his side, You would have thought he was about to overcome the universe. Nor the shining sun nor the moon looked more brilliant than did his army. His troops on a sudden raised a loud cry And their spear points made the clouds bright.