The Book of Akbar 132.4

132.4

But a deed fit to surpass the lofty designs of those world-opening princes who conquered Hindustan, was the victory of his Majesty Jahanbani Jannat-ashiyani which by the blessing of the existence of his Majesty, the king of kings (Akbar) took place in the plain of Sihrind. Accordingly an account will hereafter be given of how with 3,000 men, he delivered India from Sikandar Sur who had more than 80,000 men. Still stranger is the masterpiece of fortune of the Shadow of God (Akbar) who by the Divine aid so rescued India with a few men from the hands of many rebellious chiefs that the tongue of the Age becomes dumb before it. An abridged account will be given in its proper place. Verse. Should Fortune grant me hope. Heaven, leisure and opportunity. By the kindling society of the truthful, I shall embroider tale upon tale. On this tablet of immortals. I’ll draw a picture for posterity’s behoof.