The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.20.6

3.20.6

Fath Jang Khan so repeopled Multan, and showed such benevolence to the people, that Multan flourished more than it had done, even under the Langahs, and in the country of Multan he founded a city which he called "Shergarh." Sher Shah, while besieging the fort of Raisin, gave orders that no Afghan should approach it; for that he would take the fort by the exercise of his skill and prudence. One day, certain followers and retainers of the Afghans were sitting together, when the conversation turned on the gallantry and valour of Bhaia Puran Mal's soldiers. Most of those present said, that no one in those days was a match for Puran Mal's soldiers in these qualities, who daily came out of the fort and said : " There is no one in the army of Sher Khán who can fight with us," and that it was from fear that none of the Afghans approached them. When the Afghans amongst these retainers pondered on these remarks, the reproach thus thrown upon Afghan honour overcame them, and they said, " Though Sher Sháh should cut our throats or banish us from his kingdom, yet we will for once encounter the soldiers of Púran Mal, that we may test their gallantry and valour."