[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Travellers (1500–1858)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel) › [Storia do Mogor](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci) › [Storia do Mogor (Irvine)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine) › 60.1.3 # Storia do Mogor 60.1.3 Storia do Mogor (Irvine) 60.1.3 - **Language:** English ### [60.1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.60.1.3) The events connected with the conquest of Asirgarh are worthy of notice. At Asir dwelt Malik Mustafa, lord of forty thousand horsemen. Akbar strictly invested the said fortress, and a scarcity of water arose. Malik Mustafa resolved on flight, but while leaving the place he was captured by the sentries. Concealing that he intended to escape, he asked to be taken into the presence of Akbar, having something to say to him. They took him to the king, and as soon as he arrived Akbar asked: 'Who are you, and what do you want?' He answered: 'I am the king Malik Mustafa, and come to seek your advice.' Obtaining leave to speak, he said: 'I have no water in the fortress, only enough for this one night; what advice do you give me?' Akbar's answer was: 'Go your way; if God means to leave you the fortress, He will equally give you water.' The following night so much rain fell that much damage was done in Akbar's camp. Repenting of having given liberty to one whom he had already in his hands, Akbar raised the investment. Some time afterwards he returned to invest the fortress and took it, as also Brampur (Burhanpur). Subsequently he (Akbar) went against the Princess Chande Biby (Chand Bibi) — that is, 'Lady Moon'; she also was a Mahomedan. She defended herself with great vigour, but was obliged to surrender the fortress for want of provisions. - [Previous: 60.1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.60.1.2) - [Next: 60.1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.60.1.4) - [Up: 60.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.60.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.60.1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.60.1.3) · Pramāṇa