[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Mughals (1526–1857)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal) › [Akbar (1556–1605)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar) › [Akbarnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama) › [Akbar-nama, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot) › 42.2 # The Book of Akbar 42.2 Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 42.2 - **Language:** English ### [42.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.42.2) Intelligence was now brought of the approach of the heads of his columns ; but he was so angry at their tardiness, that he declared none of them should share in the honours of the fight. But he was informed that they had lost their way, and that Shahbaz Khan, who had been sent to hasten their arrival, had been long in reaching them. This statement appeased his anger. Among the chiefs of the army who now came up and joined him were Khan-i ’Alam, Saiyid Mahmud Khan Barha, Raja Bhagwant Das, Shah Kuli Khan Mahram, Kunwar Man Singh, Baba Khan Kakshal, Bhupat, Salim Khan Kakar, Bhuj Haji, Yusuf Khan, and some others. The whole force now amounted to about 200 men. As they were crossing the river, Man Singh requested that he might be appointed to the advanced force. His Majesty said that he had no army to divide, but on that day they must all fight heartily together. But Man Singh earnestly entreated that, in order to show his devotion, he might be allowed to push on a few paces in front. He received permission, and with a few brave men went on in advance. Akbar himself and his companions followed, and all passed over the river safely at a ford. - [Previous: 42.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.42.1) - [Next: 42.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.42.3) - [Up: 42](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.42) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.42.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.42.2) · Pramāṇa