The History of Mubārak Shāh 5.17

5.17

In Jumada-l awwal, 803 (December, 1400), Ikbal Khan again marched towards Hindustan, and was waited upon by Shams Khan, of Bayana, and Mubarak Khan, [son of] Bahadur Nahir. He carried them with him, and in the same month he reached Pattiali, on the banks of the black river. Here he encountered Rai Sir and other infidels, with a numerous army. On the following day a battle took place, and God, who defends the Muhammadan religion, gave the victory to Ikbal Khan. The infidels fled, and he pursued them to the confines of Etawa, killing many, and making many prisoners. From thence he proceeded to the district (khitta) of Kanauj, and Sultanu-sh Shark Mubarak Shah came up from Hindustan. The river Ganges flowed between the two armies, and neither was able to cross. This state of affairs continued for two months, when each party retired to his own home. On his journey, Ikbal Khan became suspicious of [Mubarak Khan and] Shams Khan, and having got them into his power [he put them to death].