The Book of Akbar 80.6

80.6

While the Imperial forces were at Sherpur, Ma’sum Khan proceeded towards Fathabad in Orissa, and Dastam Khan Kakshal also remained in that neighbourhood, in the hope that if the Imperial army were divided, he might find an opportunity of striking a blow, and before any intelligence was received about Ma’sum, this rebel (Dastam Khan) had overrun the country to within twelve kos of the Imperial camp. A force was sent against him, before which he retired. [Dissensions of Shahbaz Khan and the amirs.] At length it was agreed that as the enemy had two armies, the Imperial forces should also be divided. One under Wazir Khan and * * was to march against Ma’sum; while Shahbaz Khan and * * remained where they were, to watch over and keep in check the rebels of that quarter. * *