The Book of Akbar (Shaykh Ilāhdād Faiḍī Sirhindī) 7.3.1

7.3.1

All expectation of Bahadur’s submission being now given up, Abu-l Fazl, who had waited to see the result of the interview, proceeded to join the Emperor. Having first directed his attention to the occupation of the country, the closing of the roads, the way into and out of the fortress, the forming of the trenches, and other matters connected with the siege, Shaikh Farid sent a detachment to Burhanpur, to arrest the officers of Bahadur, and to occupy the city. But on arriving there, it was found that the governor had already made his submission to the Emperor. Some experienced officers thought it desirable that a force should be stationed there, * * and Shaikh Farid finally decided that 1000 horse should be stationed between Burhanpur and Asir. This force took up a position about two kos from the fortress, and cut off all communication between it and the city. Next day Shaikh Abu-l Barakat, brother of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl, joined the besieging force with the elephants and artillery which had been sent under his command. The army now removed to a more favourable position, and it was resolved to form trenches in every suitable place near the fort, and to close the roads and entrances. Another letter was received from Bahadur Khan, * * to which Shaikh Farid replied. * * But Bahadur Khan trusted in the strength of his fort, and thought that its height and strength were such that no mortal force could take it.