The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.21.8
Táríkh-i Sher Sháhí of 'Abbás Khán Sarwání (extracts) 3.21.8
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3.21.8
Some of the chieftains, such as Jaya Chandel and Gohá, and others, came and attacked Sher Sháh, and displayed exceeding valour. Part of the army was routed, and a certain Afghán came to Sher Sháh, and abused him in his native tongue, saying, "Mount, for the infidels are routing your army." Sher Sháh was performing his morning devotions, and was reading the Musta'abi-i 'ashr.