The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.11.5

3.11.5

This Mustafa, during the time of Sultan Ibrahim and afterwards, distinguished himself in action. I have heard from various relators of history, that during the lifetime of Sultan Ibrahim, Mian Mustafa and Mian Ma'ruf Farmuli quarrelled regarding some territory, and fought about it. It was Mian Mustafa's custom, when about to engage, to prepare sundry mans of sweetmeats in commemoration of his father Mian Muhammad, and distribute them to fakirs. This done, he used to set off to fight. Mian Ma'ruf employed himself in reading prayers and supplications. When Mián Mustafa died, he left a young daughter, by name Mihr Sultán. Fath Malika, being a very able woman, had educated Mián Báyazíd, a younger brother of Mustafa. She said to him, "Do you look to the soldiery, I will provide money." Mián Báyazíd with this money collected a very large force, and greatly distinguished himself, gaining several victories over the troops of the Emperor Bábar; so that the names of Mián Bábín and Mián Báyazíd became famous; but since the death of Báyazíd has been already described, there is no need for repeating the story here. When he was slain, Fath Malika was in Bihár, and collecting a number of men to protect the treasure, she proceeded to the hills adjoining Bihár, intending to go to Patna; for the Rájá of Patna had shown great favour to the more wealthy Afgháns.