The History of Mubārak Shāh 5.4

5.4

When the Sultan approached Gwaliyar (Gwalior), Malik 'Alau-d din Dharwal, Mubarak Khan son of Malik Raju, and Mallu Khan brother of Sarang Khan, formed a conspiracy against the latter; but he got information of it, and seizing Malik 'Alau-d din and Mubarak Khan, he put them to death. Mallu Khan fled, and took refuge with Mukarrab Khan in Dehli. The Sultan returning from his journey, encamped near the city, and Mukarrab Khan came forth to meet him. He received the honour of an interview, but fear and apprehension filled his heart, so he went back into the city and made ready for war. Next day the Sultan, having placed Sa'dat Khan over all the amirs, maliks, and elephants, approached the maidan gate in battle array. Mukarrab Khan shut himself up, and the fight began. For three months the war continued, till at length some of the Sultan's friends took him into the city, in the month of Muharram, 797 H. (November, 1394 A.D.). But then the elephants and royal horses, and all the paraphernalia of government, were left in the hands of Sa'dat Khan. The position of Mukarrab Khan was strengthened by the presence of the Sultan, and next day he assembled the soldiers and bazar people, and led them out in a sortie against the investing forces. Sa'dat Khan got timely notice of the sortie, and drew up his men in the maidan. Sharp fighting followed, but Mukarrab Khan was worsted, and obliged to retreat into the city, with his men, greatly disheartened.