The Memoirs of Bābur 1.13

1.13

On Thursday the 15th we halted at Andarâbah, which lies on the banks of the river Sûhân. This fort of Andarâbah depended from old times on the father of Malik-hast. When Hâti Gakkar slew Malik-hast's father, it had been destroyed, and had remained in ruins ever since. * * * Hâti, after despatching Tâtâr, had sent to me one Parbat, his relation, with a caparisoned horse and peshkash. He did not meet me, but fell in with that part of the army that had been left behind with the camp; and having arrived along with the division that accompanied the baggage, now presented his offerings and tribute, and tendered his submission. Langar Khân, who was to be left behind in Bahrah, but who had accompanied the camp in order to finish some business, also rejoined me; and having brought everything to a conclusion, took leave on his return to Bahrah, accompanied by some zamíndárs of that district. After this we marched on, crossed the river Suhán, and encamped on a rising ground. I gave a dress of honour to Parbat, Hátí Khán's relation; and having written letters to confirm Hátí in his good intentions, and to remove any misapprehensions he might entertain, despatched Parbat in company with a servant of Muhammad 'Alí Jang-jang. * * *