Tarikh-i Salatin-i Afaghina 10.11

10.11

All the nobles placed their heads at the foot of the throne, and said, "If it please the Most High, we will not be found wanting in the performance of our duty as long so we have breath in our bodies." After this they said to Ahmad Beg, the madman, who was unequalled throughout the world in foretelling the future by what he saw in the blade-bone of a sheep, "Tell us by means of your art who will gain the victory." After feasting and eating he tried his art, and then, being filled with joy and gladness, said, "The victory is on our side, but one chief of rank will obtain martyrdom during the fight." At length, after two or three days, Himun, having made ready for action, came out into the plain, and seated himself in a howda on an elephant, in order that he might be able to overlook and superintend his troops. He also caused the golden standards to be displayed. Bairam Khan also drew up the people of Chaghatai to the right and left in battle array. Shah Badagh Khan and Shah Abu-l Ma'ali, with 6000, passed to the left of Panipat, and came to the rear of the armies. Bairam Khan placed Akbar Mirza's own private tent in an elevated position, and left 3000 horse to guard him. He then placed his reliance in Him in whose hands all human affairs are, and on whom victory depends, and turned his attention to the battle.