The Memoirs of Bābur 1.8

1.8

In the hill country between Niláb and Bahrah, but apart from the tribes of Jud and Janjuhah, and adjoining to the hill country of Kashmir, are the Jats, Gujars, and many other men of similar tribes, who build villages, and settle on every hillock and in every valley. Their hakim was of the Gakkar race, and their government resembled that of the Jud and Janjuhah. The government of these tribes, which stretch along the skirt of the hills, was at that time held by Tatar Gakkar and Hati Gakkar, sons of the same family; they were cousins. Their places of strength were situated on ravines and steep precipices. The name of Tatar's stronghold was Parhalah. It was considerably lower than the snowy mountains. Hati's country is close adjoining to the hills. Hati had also brought over to his interest Bikh Khan, who held Kalinjar. Tatar Gakkar had waited on Daulat Khan, and was in a certain way subject to him. Hati had never visited him, but remained in an independent turbulent state. Tatar at the desire of the amirs of Hindustan, and in conjunction with them, had taken a position with his army several miles off, and in some sort kept Hati in a state of blockade. At the very time when we were in Bahrah, Hati had advanced upon Tatar by a stratagem, had surprised and slain him, and taken his country, his women, and all his property. * * *