Takmilah i Akbar-namah 14: Prince Salim.

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His Majesty had already once deputed Prince Salim to uproot the rebellious Rana, and the standards of victory had already overshadowed Udipur. Another force had also been sent to reduce the hill-country. But the Rana escaped to his fastnesses, and the consummation of this important affair was delayed. An order was now again issued that the Prince should a second time brace his courage to the destruction of this doomed infidel. * * But the inclinations of the young Prince were not heartily engaged in the enterprise. He reported that his troops were not prepared, and made extravagant demands, both for increased forces and treasure. Moreover, he intimated his wish, that if his exorbitant requests were not complied with, he might be allowed to return to his own jagir. His Majesty, accordingly, guessing the object of his conduct, directed that he might consider himself at liberty to return to Allahabad, and to present himself at Court whenever afterwards he chose to do so. The Prince accepted this permission, and marching on the 6th Azur, crossed the Jumna, near Muttra, and turned towards Allahabad.