[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Akbar (1556–1605)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar) › [Akbarnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi) › [Akbar-nama, of Shaikh Illahdad Faizi Sirhindi (Elliot & Dowson, extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot) › 3.1 # The Book of Akbar (Shaykh Ilāhdād Faiḍī Sirhindī) 3.1 Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Illahdád Faizí Sirhindí (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 3.1 - **Language:** English ### [3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot.3.1) \[Armaments had been several times sent under different amirs of distinction to effect the subjugation of Jammu, Ramgarh, and other places; but this difficult enterprise had never been satisfactorily accomplished. So, on the 10th Muharram, 1003, the Emperor sent Shaikh Farid Bakhshiu-l Mulk, with several other amirs and a considerable force, to effect the conquest. He had great confidence in the ability and resolution of the Bakhshi. The force marched to the Siwalik hills, and the Bakhshi resolved to begin by attacking Jammu, one of the strongest forts in that country, which had once been reduced after considerable resistance by Salim Khan Sur. The Raja made signs of resistance, and it was resolved to attack him before the army proceeded to occupy the territories of the rebels in other directions. Husain Beg and some other officers were accordingly sent against him. When the Raja and the zamindars heard of the approach of the Imperial forces, they were greatly alarmed, and surrendered the fort of Jammu. After placing a garrison in the place, the Bakhshi marched against the fort of Ramgarh, which he took by assault, and placed in the custody of the men of Nawab Zain Khan Koka. Husain Beg now returned and joined the main force. Another force was now sent under Payinda Kakshal, to receive the submission of such Rajas and zamindars as were willing to pay their allegiance, and to coerce those who resisted. - [Previous: 2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot.2.5) - [Next: 3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot.3.2) - [Up: 3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot.3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot.3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama-sirhindi~en-elliot.3.1) · Pramāṇa