[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) › 94 # The Book of Akbar 94: Capture of Junagarh. (See Vol. V. p. 461.) Akbar-náma, of Shaikh Abu-l Fazl (Elliot & Dowson, extracts) 94 - **Language:** English ### [94](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.94) \[Text, vol. iii. p. 651.\] When Khan-i 'Azam had established his authority in Gujarat, he resolved to extend his sway, and to bring more of that region under his rule. At first he was impeded by the timidity of his followers; but after they had rested and recovered their spirits, he renewed his projects. Somnat, Koka, Mangalor, Mahu, Paro, and seventeen other places fell into his hands without a struggle. He then resolved upon the conquest of Junagarh. This was a renowned fort in the country of Surath, and was held by the grandsons of Amin Khan. Former rulers had been able to make no impression upon it. On the 23rd Khurdad, his army reached the vicinity, and seventeen batteries were raised round the lofty fortress. Nur Beg Khan and some others were detached to check the Kathis, who were rendering assistance to the besieged. A great fire broke out in the fortress, causing much destruction; and the European artillery officer, who had embraced the Muhammadan religion, fell dead into the fosse. This greatly encouraged the assailants. But the garrison had abundant supplies, and were confident in the strength of the place. They had a hundred guns, some of which discharged balls of one man and a half, and these they fired several times daily. Khan-i 'Azam at length placed some mortars on an eminence commanding the fortress, and opened fire upon it. This disturbed the confidence of the garrison, and a capitulation was proposed. The siege had lasted three months, but the keys were given up on the 7th Shahryur. In all, fifty-seven persons of distinction surrendered, all of whom were honourably treated, and received honorary dresses and jagirs. - [Previous: 93](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.93) - [Next: 95](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.95) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.94](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.mughal.akbar.akbarnama~en-elliot.94) · Pramāṇa