The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.38

7.38

He knew not that the foundation of his existence was shaken, and that his life had turned its face towards departure. He devoted much time and care to the direction of this building. At this time intelligence was brought of the reduction of the fort of Tabarhindh by the amirs who had been sent against it, and of the death of the evil Pulad, whose head had been cut off and sent to the Sultan by the hands of Miran Sadr. The Sultan now set out, as if for hunting, to settle and make quiet the country of Tabarhindh. After staying there a few days, he returned in good health and spirits, and went to the city of Mubarakabad. Subsequently he proceeded towards Hindustan, for he had heard of war having broken out between Sultan Ibrahim and Alp Khan, on account of Kalpi. He had previously contemplated leading his armies in that direction; and on hearing this intelligence, his course was decided. Orders were sent in every direction for the amirs of the capital, and the maliks of every country, to gather their forces with the greatest celerity, and to join His Majesty. When a large army was assembled, in the month of Jumada-l akhir, the Sultan left the city to begin his march to Hindustan, and he encamped for a few days at the chautara of Shir-gah. Thence he proceeded with only a small escort, and without ceremony, to Mubarakabad, in order to see the progress of the buildings.