The Book of Akbar 350.11

350.11

He then made over the whole Sarkar of Malwa to men whom he trusted and gave them fiefs, and taking Sujawal Khan along with him gave him some parganas out of the province. After that when Muhammad Khan ‘Adli came to power he restored Malwa to Sujawal Khan, and he remained governor thereof till the end of his life. After that his son Baz Bahadur became governor in his room. At this time when the world-conquering mind was engaged in knitting together the dispersions of the world, H.M. turned his attention to the administration of Malwa. He determined in his mind that if Baz Bahadur behaved properly he should have the honour of coming to court, which was the elixir for obtaining desires; otherwise it would be right to rescue such a fine country from unjust sensualists. With these thoughts Bahadur Khan was sent with a number of distinguished officers in order that the auspicious design might be realised, and that the sympathy for and relief of the oppressed, which appertain to sovereignty, might be carried into effect. Bahadur Khan went off to conquer the province, but when the army was encamped at Siri, the confusion of Bairam Khan’s affairs, of which details will be given, became known, and the latter for his own sake sent and recalled Bahadur Khan and his army. The conquest of the province therefore remained over till another time, as will be related in its proper place.