The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.17.1

3.17.1

When Sher Shah heard that the chiefs of the country of Mandu had not assisted Kutb Khan, and that Kutb Khan was slain, he was extremely grieved and enraged; nevertheless he did not openly manifest this by his conduct, but kept his grudge against the chiefs of Mandu concealed in his own bosom. The Mughals gained excessive confidence from this victory, and large forces having come also from their own country, the Emperor Humayun arrayed his army and came to Kanauj (Zi-l ka'da, 946 A.H., April, 1540 A.D.). Sher Shah also fortified himself on the opposite side of the river Ganges. At this conjuncture he received intelligence that Khawas Khan had slain Maharta. There was great rejoicing in the Afghan army, and Sher Shah wrote to Khawas, saying: "Come with all speed to me; for I and your other friends are awaiting your coming before we engage the enemy; we are looking anxiously in your direction." And when he heard of the near approach of Khawas Khan, he sent a herald to the Emperor Humayun, saying, "I have for some time entrenched myself here. The Emperor has the power to choose. If he will cross the river he may fight with me on this side;