The Book of Akbar 6: Campaign against Sultan Bahadur. (See Vol. V. p. 190.)

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[Text, vol. i. p. 159.] Humayun left Agra on his expedition against Gujarat, in the beginning of Jumada-l awwal, 941 H. When he encamped near the fort of Raisin, the commandant sent large presents with a message, saying that the fort was His Majesty’s, and the men of the garrison were the servants of His Majesty, and they would hold the fort till Sultan Bahadur’s business was settled. As the Emperor was intent upon the conquest of Gujarat, he did not delay here, but marched on to Malwa, and encamped at Sarangpur. Sultan Bahadur was engaged in the siege of Chitor; and when he heard of the Emperor’s advance, he held a council with his officers, the majority of whom were for raising the siege, and marching against the Emperor. But Sadr Khan, a wise and prudent councillor, urged that the fort was upon the point of surrender, and that they should press the siege to a conclusion, for no Muhammadan king would attack while they were engaged in war with infidels. This advice was followed, and on the 3rd Ramazan, 941 H., the fort of Chitor was taken.