Muntakhab al-lubab 157.7

157.7

Just at this time Jahandar Shah's elephant became unmanageable, and his driver lost all control over him. The fierce attack of the Barha Saiyids threw Jahandar's army into confusion, and he now heard of the death of Kokaltash Khan and * *. He was so disheartened that he mounted the elephant of Lal Kunwar, and, towards the end of the day, moved off, with the intention of flying to Agra. Zu-l fikar Khan was informed of these facts; but although the day was going hard with him, he struggled on until one watch of the night, waiting to be assured of the truth about Jahandar Shah and Prince A'azzu-d din; for he said, "If they find A'azzu-d din, let them bring him forward quickly, for with his support I can repulse the enemy." No trace of him was to be found. Zu-l fikar Khan had not the heart to persevere, although he might with a little exertion have made Farrukh Siyar prisoner, for the Prince was in front of him, protected by only a small force. According to common report, Jahandar Shah shaved off his beard, and riding behind Lal Kunwar, took the road to Dehli. Zu-l fikar Khan having lost all hope, repaired to his father at Dehli, and he and Jahandar Shah reached that city within one watch of each other. Jahandar Shah proceeded alone to the house of 'Asafu-d daula Asad Khan, to seek his counsel and assistance.