The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c13.12

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Humāyūn now displayed better qualities of determination than hitherto. He directed his brothers Hindāl and 'Askarī who were at Āgra to attack the invaders and himself moved through eastern Mālwā to Sārangpur, receiving the capitulation of the strong fortress of Rāisen on the way. Tātār Khān's army, in spite of its initial success, did not await the Mughul forces under 'Askarī. Most of his troops abandoned him with their booty and having only a few thousand horse remaining with him he was overwhelmed and slain by 'Askarī at Mandrel. 'Alā-ud-dīn's force, threatened by Humāyūn himself, withdrew to Gujarāt, and the army which had marched towards the Punjab also returned.