The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.20.4

3.20.4

And whereas Fath Khan Jat had been in rebellion in Kayula, and in the time of the Mughals had plundered the whole country and laid it waste as far as Panipat, and the Biluchis had got into their power and possession the country of Multan, Sher Shah ordered Haibat Khan to expel these people from the country, and to punish them, and to restore to prosperity the city of Multan. Instantly on the receipt of this farman, Haibat Khan said to the vakil of Chakar Rind, who at that time was ruler of Satgarh, "Go, tell Chakar Rind that I shall halt within his confines, and he must have his forces ready, for I am going to seize Mahla." * * * Early in the morning news came that Haibat Khan had arrived. Chakar went out to welcome Haibat Khan, but was in a state of great alarm. As soon as Haibat Khan saw him, he said, "I shall take your muster at Dipalpur, lest in the delay Fath Khan should escape." Within two days Haibat Khan arrived at the Pattan of Kutb 'Alam Shaikh Farid. Fath Khan fled, and Haibat Khan pursued him. As Fath Khan had his family and women with him, he perceived he was unable to escape from Haibat Khan. There was near Karor and Fathpur a mud fort; he took possession of it, and Haibat Khan coming up in pursuit, laid siege to it. Fath Khan held out the fort for some days; at last, being reduced to extremities, he sent Shaikh Ibrahim, son of Kutb 'Alam Shaikh Farid, to Haibat Khan as an intercessor.