The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.16

7.16

"Mubarak Shah then gave Bayana to Malik Mubariz, and sent him against Muhammad Khan. The rebel shut himself up in the fort, and Mubariz took possession of the country and began to manage it. Muhammad Khan then left a party of his adherents in the fort, while he himself escaped, and with all speed went to join Sultan Ibrahim Sharki. Sultan Mubarak Shah summoned Malik Mubariz to his presence to account for the escape of Muhammad Khan, and marched in person against Bayana. On his way, a letter reached him from Kadir Khan, the governor of Kalpi, informing him that Sultan Ibrahim Sharki was coming up against Kalpi with a strong force. The Sultan therefore deferred his march to Bayana, and turned to meet Sultan Ibrahim Sharki. Meanwhile the forces of Sharki had attacked the town of Bhukanu, and were marching upon Badaun. Sultan Mubarak Shah then crossed the Jumna, and attacked the village of Haroli, one of the well-known places of Mawas. From thence he proceeded to Atroli."