[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) › 80.5 # The Book of Akbar 80.5 Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 80.5 - **Language:** English ### [80.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.80.5) ’Isa was too cautious to leave his own country, but he induced Ma’sum to advance to Sherpur. A detachment of the rebels overran the country as far as Malda, and to within twelve kos of Tanda. Wazir Khan did not feel sufficient confidence to go out and attack them; but he held his ground, and secured that important city. The royal messengers now arrived, and turned Shahbaz Khan back with words of censure. He was told that if more forces were necessary, Raja Todar Mal and other chiefs should be ordered to join him; but he replied that his army was now numerous, and the men full of ardour. On the 18th De, he entered Bengal, intent on the conquest of Bhati, and the rebels retreated before him. On reaching the Jamna, he learnt that Ma'sum was at Sherpur, and did not expect that his opponents would cross the river. Shahbaz Khan immediately determined to cross the river and advance; but the amirs dissented from his design. However, he skilfully conveyed some troops over this great river, and immediately upon their approach the enemy fled, leaving many prisoners and much spoil behind them. \* \* \* Sa’id Khan and \* \* went in pursuit of the enemy, who fell back as he approached. After the country was clear of the rebels, the amirs returned to Sherpur Miraja. \* \* - [Previous: 80.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.80.4) - [Next: 80.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.80.6) - [Up: 80](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.80) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.80.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.80.5) · Pramāṇa