The Book of Akbar (Shaykh Ilāhdād Faiḍī Sirhindī) 1.1

1.1

An Account of the manner in which the Khwaja Abdu-l Majid Asaf Khan conquered the country of Panna and Garha-katanka, by the eternal good fortune of His Majesty. It is not unknown to those who are acquainted with the events of this period, that Khwaja ’Abdu-l Majid Harawi was originally a scribe, who had, during the reign of the late blessed monarch, been constantly employed in transacting the affairs of the household. During His Majesty’s fortunate reign, he had also held similar offices of trust. Step by step he obtained promotion, and received the title of Asaf Khan. A jagir was given him in the sarkar of Garha-katanka, which is a very spacious country. Katanka is a separate village near Garha. In the year 970, and the eighth year of the reign, his experience induced him to desire to gain possession of the land of Panna, which adjoined his own possessions. He sent an urgent message to Raja Ram Chand, whose ancestors had always ruled that country, and with whom Ghazi Khan Tatar had taken refuge after his flight from the Court of the Asylum of the Universe. He counselled him strongly for his own welfare to become a subject of His Majesty, and pay him tribute. He also recommended him to send Ghazi Khan, who had been a rebel, and received shelter from him, to the Protector of the World.