The History of Mubārak Shāh 8.4

8.4

but when he was enlightened as to Kamalu-d din's real intention of exacting a full revenge, he was re-assured, and halted at the town of Ahar. Sarwaru-l Mulk got intelligence of these proceedings, and sent his slave, Malik Hushyar, under the pretence of assisting Kamalu-d din, [but in reality, to ascertain his treachery, and watch over the safety of Yusuf.] In a short time also, Malik Chaman drew out his forces in Badaun, to assist Malik Allah-dad, and joined him at the town of Ahar. Malik Yusuf and Hushyar and Sadharan were suspicious of Kamalu-d din, and now their apprehensions grew stronger. Wavering like a ball tossed from hand to hand, their fears prevailed, and they fled to the capital. On the last day of Ramazan, Malik Allah-dad, Miyan Chaman, and the other amirs with them, joined Kamalu-l Mulk. Having thus drawn a large and imposing force around him, on the 2nd Shawwal, he crossed [the Ganges] at the ford of Kicha. On hearing of his approach, Sarwaru-l Mulk, although in a forlorn condition, made every preparation for standing a siege. * * Kamalu-l Mulk advanced and sat down against the place. The vile infidels and the wretched Hushyar sallied forth and joined fight; but they soon turned their backs, and retreated to the fortifications. Many were killed, and many were made prisoners. Next day, Kamalu-d din pressed on against the fort of Siri, and many amirs and maliks of the neighbourhood joined him.