The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.28

7.28

On Friday, the 3rd Zi-l ka'da, it marched, and approaching the prayer-house (namaz-gah), endeavoured to enter the kotila of 'Ala-l Mulk. Shaikh 'Ali was informed of this, and he drew up all his horse and foot in opposition. The royal forces also were marshalled ready for the fight. Maliku-sh Shark 'Imadu-l Mulk was in the centre; Majlis-i 'ali Fath Khan, Malik Yusuf, and Rai Hansu on the right; and Majlis-i 'ali Zirak Khan, Malik Kalu, Khan-i 'azam Islam Khan, and Khan-i 'azam Kamal Khan on the left. At the sight, even from a distance, of the approach of the royal forces, the hearts of the enemy wavered; and when the brave warriors made a general charge on them, they broke and fled. So precipitate was their flight, that they never looked behind them. Several of their generals were killed endeavouring to escape, and the rest of the army took refuge in the fortification which had been raised round the baggage. The victorious army pressed on to the fortifications, and the enemy, unable to withstand the attack, were driven into the Jhilam. Many were drowned, and those who escaped the waves were killed or made prisoners. Haji Kar was wounded, and perished among the drowned. Shaikh 'Ali and Amir Muzaffar crossed the river in safety, and proceeded with a few horsemen to the town of Shor. All their arms, baggage, and equipments fell into the hands of the victors. So great a disaster had never befallen an army at any former time, or under any reign.