The History of Mubārak Shāh 8.2

8.2

To return to our narrative: Next day, Sarwaru-l Mulk, under pretence of requiring the vow of allegiance, summoned several of the officials of the late king, all of whom were men of position and importance. He apprehended them all, and put Malik Sa', amir of Koh, to death on the maidan. Malik Makhdum, Malik Mukbil, Malik Kanauj, and Malik Bira he put in prison, and exerted all his powers to uproot the family of Mubarak Shah. Some of the ikta's and parganas of the country he kept for himself, and some, such as Bayana, Amroha, Narnaul, Kuhram, and some parganas in the Doab, he gave to Sidhi Pal, Sadharan, and their relations. Ranu, the black, a slave of Sidhi Pal, was sent with a numerous band of turbulent followers, and all his family, to take possession of Bayana. He approached Bayana in the month of Sha'ban, and on the 12th of that month he entered the district. Halting for the night, he wanted to get possession of the fort, and next day he went forth with all his forces in great array. Yusuf Khan Auhadi had been informed of his approach, and drawing his forces out of the town of Hindwan, he boldly marched with a strong body of horse and foot to oppose him. The opposing forces met near the khatira of the prince, and being drawn up in array the battle began. The vile infidels were unable to make a stand, but broke at the first charge. Ranu the black, and many others, were put to the sword.