The Book of Akbar 254.2

254.2

His Majesty drew up his troops and set his foot in the stirrup of victory. A slight engagement took place between the advance guards and, at the time of encamping, Shah Muhammad Sultan Hisari attacked the camp with a large force. Brave men like Kabuli Khan, brother of Muhammad Qasim mauji, Sher Muhammad Pakna and Muhammad Khan Turkman distinguished themselves. Kabuli fell and the enemy being unable to resist took to flight. Ukin Ughlan, a man of distinction among the Uzbeks, was made prisoner and brought to the presence. A dispute arose between Muhammad Khan Turkman and Saiyid Muhammad Pakna, each claiming the honour of this feat. His Majesty asked Ukin who had brought him down. He pointed to Muhammad Khan and said, “He first aimed a blow at me and the wind of it unhorsed me. When I recovered myself and stood up, this other man,” pointing to Saiyid Muhammad Pakua, “struck me on the face with his sword.” His Majesty blamed Saiyid Muhammad saying, “He was thrown down by Muhammad Khan; you were ungenerous to strike another’s catch (said).” He gave the prize of valour to Muhammad Khan and made over Ukin to Pīr Muhammad akhta to be cared for.