The History of Mubārak Shāh 7.9

7.9

On ascertaining the death of Rai Bhim, Jasrath united a small army of Mughals with his own, and attacked the territories of Dibalpur and Lahor. Malik Sikandar immediately marched after him, but Jasrath fell back, and crossed over the Janhava. About this time intelligence arrived of the death of Malik 'Alau-l Mulk, amir of Multan. Accounts were also brought in, that Shaikh 'Ali, lieutenant of the prince the son of Sar-'atmash, was advancing with a large force from Kabul to attack the territories of Bhakkar and Siwistan. To repulse this attack and overthrow the accursed invaders, His Majesty placed the districts of Multan and Siwistan under the charge of Maliku-sh Shark Malik Mahmud Hasan, and he sent him with a large army, and with all his family and dependents, to Multan. When he arrived there, he restored tranquillity among the population, and distributing in'ams, pensions, and allowances, he made the people joyful and happy. The inhabitants, both of the city and country, felt secure. He repaired the fort which had been damaged in the struggles (hadisah) with the Mughals, and he collected a strong army around him. News now arrived that Alp Khan, amir of Dhar, had marched against the Rai of Gwalior.