Tarikh-i Daʾudi 5.1.1

5.1.1

In the first year of his reign Sultán Sikandar had a design of conquering Bayána, which task he effected, like a mighty monarch, in a very short time, and then returned speedily to Dehlí. On the third day after his arrival, he was playing at chaugán. Whilst he was in the chaugán ground, news was brought from Jaunpúr that Bárbak Sháh was coming from that city with a numerous army. Sultán Sikandar sent Isma'íl Khán Lohání to Bárbak Sháh at Jaunpúr, to make pacific overtures, and then started after him in person, in the direction of Kampila and Patíálí. 'Ísá Khán, the governor of that district came forth to oppose him. When both parties were engaged, 'Ísá Khán received a wound, from the effects of which he died in a few days. Sultán Sikandar advanced thence towards Bárbak Sháh, who also had collected his troops and prepared to encounter him, leaving Jaunpúr for that purpose. Both sides met and engaged. During the fight, a holy kalandar appeared, who seized Sultán Sikandar's hand, and said, "The victory is with thee!" The Sultán withdrew his hand with an expression of disgust. The darwesh said, "I give you a glad omen, and the joyful tidings of success!