The Memoirs of Jahāngīr (Jahāngīrnāma) 3.7.2

3.7.2

Subhan Quli Turk, also with a troop of brave men, went to the river's bank to enquire into the enemy's position. The Mirza asked what troops these were. Subhan Quli replied that they were of the army of King Jalalu-d-din Akbar. That ill-fated one would not believe this, and said his spies had seen the king fourteen days before in Fathpur, and that it was clear Subhan Quli was lying. To this Subhan Quli rejoined, "Nine days ago the king with this expedition started from Fathpur." "How could elephants have come?" asked the Mirza. "What need was there of elephants?" answered Subhan Quli. "Young men and heroes who cleave rocks, and are better than famous and raging elephants, have come; the difference between loyalty and sedition will now become known." The Mirza, after this conversation, turned aside and began to marshal his troops. The king waited until his advanced guard sent word that the enemy had put on their armour. He then moved forward, and although he sent several times to order the Khan A'zam to advance, the latter stood still. It was said to Akbar that, as the enemy was in force, it would be well to remain on his side of the river until the army of Gujarat arrived from within the fort. His Majesty answered: "Always, and especially in this affair, I have put my trust in God. If I had considered routine, I should not have come in this rapid manner.