The History of Mubārak Shāh 6.7

6.7

In 821 H. (1418 A.D.), Khizr Khán sent Malik Táju-l Mulk with a numerous army to repress the rebellion of Har Singh, of Katehr. When this force crossed the Ganges, Har Singh laid waste the whole country of Katehr, and went into the jungle of Anwala, which borders that country for a distance of twenty-four kos. The army of Islam encamped near the jungle, and Har Singh being inclosed therein, had to fight. The royal forces were victorious, and all the furniture and baggage and arms and horses of the infidels fell into their hands. Har Singh fled towards the mountains of Kumaun. On the following day about twenty thousand horse were sent in pursuit, whilst Taju-l Mulk remained stationary with his army and baggage. The forces of Islam crossed the Rahab, and pursued the enemy into the mountains of Kumaun. Har Singh pressed forward into the mountains, and on the fifth day the royal forces retired, after having secured great spoil. Taju-l Mulk then fell back, and passing near Badaun, he crossed the Ganges at the ford of Bajlana. Muhabat Khan, amir of Badaun, there took leave of him, and he proceeded to Etawa. He ravaged that district, and besieged Rai Sarwar, who held it; but the Rai offered money and tribute, and so secured peace. From thence Taju-l Mulk returned in the month of Rabi'u-l akhir triumphant to Dehli. He there presented the money and tribute which he had brought to Khizr Khan, and was most graciously received.