The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.14.3

3.14.3

The next morning, when the sun was well risen, Saif Khan told his brethren to bathe, and be prepared for death. * * Saif Khan's brethren said: "Since you have decided to do this, we are ready to sacrifice a thousand lives for you; it is the time now to act, not to talk; we will not fail to do our best." On this they put themselves at their several posts, and occupied the entrance of Gugarghar. When the army of the Emperor drew near, Saif Khan commenced the action. Notwithstanding great exertions on the part of the Mughals, they could not force the entrance of Gugarghar. The gallantry displayed by Saif Khan's brethren was beyond all description; they held the Mughals in check till a little after mid-day, when most of Saif Khan's brethren were slain, and he himself was severely wounded in three places; and becoming insensible, was taken alive by the Mughals. They took him before Muyid, who sent him to the Emperor; and he, when he heard his story, praised him very highly, saying, "Such it behoves a soldier to be, who should lay down his life to advance his master's interests." He then said to Saif Khan, "I set you free, go whither you please." Saif Khan said, "My family is with Sher Khan, I wish to go to him." The Emperor replied: "I have given you your life, do as you will." So Saif Khán returned to Sher Khán.