The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.18

7.18

On the 17th Jumada-l akhir, Sharki drew up all his forces, horse and foot and elephants, in battle array. His Majesty, Maliku-sh Shark Sarwaru-l Mulk, Saiyid Salim chief of the saiyids, and several other great amirs, remained in the camp in safety, and some others were sent against the enemy, such as Maliku-sh Shark Malik Mahmud Hasan, and Khan-i 'azam Fath Khan son of Sultan Muzaffar, Majlis-i 'ali Zirak Khan, Maliku-sh Shark Sultan Shah, who had lately received the title of Islam Khan, Malik Jaman, grandson of the late Khan-i Jahan, Kalu Khani, master of the elephants, Malik Ahmad Tuhfa, and Malik Mukbil Khan. The battle began and went on from midday till evening, but as night fell, the combatants withdrew to their respective positions. Neither side turned their backs, but remained fighting till the last. There were many wounded in the army of Sharki, so that when next day he saw the strength of the royal forces, he retreated towards the Jumna. On the 17th Jumada-l akhir, he crossed from Gudrang to Rapri, and from thence marched to his own country. The Sultan pursued him to Gudrang ; but as the combatants on both sides were Musulmans, His Majesty yielded to the intercession of his nobles, and gave up the pursuit. He then marched to Hath-kant, where he took revenue and taxes and tribute, according to old custom, from the Rai of Gwalior, and other rais. Turning homewards, he proceeded along the Chambal, and entered Bayana.