The History of Shēr Shāh (Tārīkh-i Shērshāhī) 3.8.3
Táríkh-i Sher Sháhí of 'Abbás Khán Sarwání (extracts) 3.8.3
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3.8.3
Even the Mughals cannot equal them. Please God, when I have dispersed the Bengal army, you will soon see, if I survive, how I will expel the Mughals from Hindustan." After this, Sher Khán began to strengthen himself, and enlist more men. Wherever there were any Afgháns he sent to them, and gave them any money they asked. Having collected a very large force, and made every preparation, and having gained the good will of his whole army, he placed the country of Bihár in his rear, and proceeded against the army of the King of Bengal, fortifying his position with an earthen circumvallation.