[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) › 78.3 # The Book of Akbar 78.3 Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 78.3 - **Language:** English ### [78.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.3) There were two roads from Bhowal one at a distance from the enemy’s position, the other along the river bank pretty close to it. By the decree of fate, Tarsun Khan chose the latter route, and Ma’sum, being apprised of this, marched to attack him with a large force. Shahbaz Khan sent Muhibb ’Ali Khan and \* \* with swift messengers to apprise Tarsun of his danger, and to direct him to take up a strong position, and not to fight till he received reinforcements. \* \* On being informed that a force was approaching, Tarsun Khan, casting prudence aside, inferred that it was his reinforcements, and went forth to meet and welcome them. He had not proceeded far, when he discovered that they were enemies. His friends advised him to return to his camp, gather his own men around him, and wait for the reinforcements; but it was of no avail. With a bold and daring heart he prepared for the fight. Part of his followers left him; but with no more than fifteen who remained true, he gave battle. Two of his relatives were slain fighting bravely, and he himself was taken prisoner. Ma’sum received him with a great show of kindness and friendship, and endeavoured to win him over; but his advances were repulsed with scorn and reproof. This woke the narrow-minded rebel from his dream, and stirred up his wrath, so that he slew Tarsun Khan, full of years and of imperishable fame. - [Previous: 78.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.2) - [Next: 79](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.79) - [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.78.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.78.3) · Pramāṇa