[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) › 78.2 # The Book of Akbar 78.2 Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 78.2 - **Language:** English ### [78.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.2) ’Isa, by his intelligence and prudence, acquired a name, and he made twelve zamindars of Bengal to become his dependents. By his foresight and adroitness, he continually professed his allegiance to the rulers of Bengal, and sent his tribute ; but he took care not to see them. The army of Shahbaz Khan reached the banks of the Ganges, near Khizrpur. This is a place, where there is a ferry over the river, and consequently two strong forts had been built there, one on each side of the river. He soon made himself master of these strongholds, and occupied the village of Sunarganw. Next he took Katrapur, where the magazines were, and plundered it. His army next marched rapidly to a large city called Mashhadi, where great plunder was obtained. After this, they encamped on the shores of the Brahmaputra, which is a large river that flows from Khata. Ma’sum Khan fled before the advanced force, and took refuge in an island, being very nearly taken prisoner. Meantime ’Isa, who had been away in Kuch, arrived with a large force and excellent supplies. The Imperial officers then took post at Totak, on the bank of the Brahmaputra, opposite the town of Kumara-samundar, and fortified their position. They were warmly attacked, both by land and water, but on each occasion obtained a fresh victory. Tarsun Khan was now detached to distract the enemy, by menacing an attack upon their supplies at Bajrapur. - [Previous: 78.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.1) - [Next: 78.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.3) - [Up: 78](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.2) · Pramāṇa