The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.7

7.7

Previous to this, Malik Rajab, amir of Dibalpur, Malik Sultan Shah Lodi, amir of Sirhind, and Rai Firoz Main joined Malik Sikandar. The army (of Sikandar Tuhfa) marched along the Ravi, and crossed that river between Kalanor and the town of Bhoh. On reaching the confines of Jammu, they were joined by Rai Bhim. After this, some Khokhars who had separated from Jasrath, at the river of Janhava, were defeated, and the army returned to Lahor. His Majesty now gave orders that Maliku-sh Shark Mahmud Hasan should go to the fief of Jalandhar, and having got ready (his followers), should return and join him. Malik Sikandar was placed in charge of Lahor, and in obedience to the royal order, he proceeded with his army into the fort. His Majesty having recalled Mahmud and the other amirs, removed Malik Sikandar from the office of wazir, and appointed as his successor Maliku-sh Shark Sarwar, then governor of the city. The son of the latter succeeded him in the office of governor. In the year 826 H. (1423 A.D.). His Majesty made ready his army, and determined to march towards Hindustan. In the month of Muharram he entered the territory of Katehr, and collected the revenue and taxes [mal o mahsul]. At this time Muhabat Khan, who had felt himself in danger from the Sultan's father Khizr Khan, was admitted to an interview and forgiven. From thence, the Sultan crossed the Ganges, and attacked the country of the Rahtors, putting many of the infidels to the sword.