The Afghan History of Khān Jahān 1.4.3

1.4.3

About this time intelligence arrived of the decease of Khan Jahan Lodi, and Sultan Bahlol granted to his son the title of Khan Jahan, and conferred on him the appointments held by his father. He then went to Rapri against Sultan Husain, and was victorious, after much fighting and slaughter. Sultan Husain, being defeated, fled across the river Jumna. Whilst passing that stream, several of his wives and children were drowned in the river of mortality; this caused Sultan Husain excessive pain and affliction. He, after suffering much trouble, and repentance, went off towards Gwalior, intending to proceed from thence to Jaunpur. On his way to Gwalior, the Bhadauryas attacked his camp. When he arrived at that place, Rai Karan Sing, the Raja of Gwalior, showed his allegiance, and received him with regal honours. He presented an offering to the Sultan, consisting of some lacs of tankas, various descriptions of tents, with some horses, elephants, and camels, and thus proved himself one of the well-wishers of the State. He also sent a body of his own troops to accompany the Sultan as far as Kálpí.