The Book of Akbar 82: Rebels in Bengal.
Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 82
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[Text, vol. iii. p. 466.] Ma’sum Khan, on hearing of the approach of the royal forces, made new preparations. Having selected a strong position, he proceeded to erect fortifications at Taramhani, a place where the Ganges, the Jumna, and the Sakti unite. There he founded two forts. When the Imperial amirs had made the needful preparations, the wary ’Isa endeavoured to make terms; but his proposals were not listened to. The amirs resolved to attack the fortifications, and commenced operations, driving the enemy before them. On the 21st Farwardin, one of the forts was assaulted and taken with the help of boats, and the other was captured on the following morning. They then attacked Ma’sum, who, being unable to check their advance, made his escape by the river.
While the amirs entertained expectations of ’Isa proving true to his engagements, they directed their attention towards Orissa, where Sulaiman Sarbani had broken out in revolt; and having gathered many Afghans around him, was plundering the country. They attacked the son of Wazir Khan in the neighbourhood of Burdwan, and after a sharp action, compelled him to shut himself up in that place. The Imperial amirs hastened to his relief, and the rebels being compelled to raise the siege, took up a position on the banks of the river Mangal-kot. * * * Sadik Khan attacked them, and defeated them. * * Three hundred of them fell in the action, and a thousand in the pursuit. * *
At the time the Imperial amirs retired from Bengal to Bihar, Dastam Kakshal laid siege to Ghora-ghat. Babu Mangali now came up from Sherpur Miraja, and compelled him to raise the siege.