The Book of Akbar 72.1

72.1

[Text, vol. iii. p. 390.] In the previous year Khan-i 'Azam Mirza Koka received the Imperial commands to put aside his work of punishing the rebels of Bihar, and to devote his energies to the conquest of Bengal. By good fortune, the rebels of Bihar had been put to flight before the arrival of the Imperial forces. But the rainy season came on, and the campaign was deferred for that year. When the rains subsided, Sadik Khan, Shaikh Ibrahim, and Shaikh Farid Bukhari took their departure from Court. Officers were also sent by different roads to all the chiefs of Illahabas, Oudh, and Bihar. In a short time a large force was collected in Hajipur, and was eager for the advance. Khan-i 'Azam, with an escort of chosen troops, proceeded by way of Garhi. Tarsun Khan * * and others crossed over the river to co-operate on the other side, but being greatly impeded by the abundance of trees, ravines, and water and mud, they recrossed the river and joined the army near Mongir. Tarsun Khan and * * then went forward one or two stages in advance. The rebels occupied a position near Kali-gang, and were prepared to fight.