The Book of Akbar (Shaykh Ilāhdād Faiḍī Sirhindī) 7.1.6
Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Illahdád Faizí Sirhindí (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 7.1.6
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7.1.6
On the 14th Sha’ban, while the Imperial camp was at Dhar, Shaikh Farid Bakhshi-l Mulk received orders to lead a considerable force against the fort of Asir. His instructions were to re-assure and advise Bahadur Khan. If he proved tractable, he was to be brought to the presence of the Emperor; if not, the Bakhshi was to invest the fort of Asir, and reduce it with all possible speed. The Imperial officers were eager to proceed on this service, partly out of zeal in the service of the Emperor, partly from the wish to serve under the Bakhshi. Among those who accompanied him were * * and a large number whose names are too numerous to recount.