The Afghan History of Khān Jahān 1.4.1

1.4.1

Sultan Husain, relying on the truce which had been concluded, marched away, leaving his baggage behind. Sultan Bahlol took advantage of the opportunity, pursued Sultan Husain, and plundered his baggage. A portion of the valuables and treasures, which had been laden on horses and elephants, fell into the hands of Sultan Bahlol. Moreover, forty noblemen of Sultan Husain's army, who were grandees of his kingdom, including Katlagh Khan, the wazir, who was one of the most learned men of the age, Odhu, the naib, and others like them, were made captive. Sultan Bahlol put Katlagh Khan in chains, and gave him in charge to Kutb Khan. The defeated Sultan himself also fled; Malika Jahan, the chief wife of Sultan Husain, was taken prisoner. Sultan Bahlol appointed eunuchs to keep strict guard over the wife of the Sultan; and after some time she was sent, with the greatest honour and respect, to Sultan Husain. Sultan Bahlol seized several parganas which belonged to Sultan Husain, such as Kampil, Pattiali, Sakit, Kol, and Jalali, and appointed his own governors. He then went himself in pursuit, and when the pursuit had lasted some time, Sultan Husain faced about, and posted himself in the village of Rampanjwaran, which is attached to Rapri. At length, a truce was agreed upon, the conditions of which were that both the Sultans should remain contented with their old boundaries. After the conclusion of peace, both returned to their respective countries.