The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.18

v4.c16.18

This prince was intoxicated by his elevation to power and by the extent of his resources. He was the master of much treasure, of 40,000 cavalry, of 140,000 infantry, of 20,000 guns of sorts, of 3300 elephants, and of an enormous fleet of river boats. He defied Akbar by refusing to acknowledge his supremacy, and invaded his dominions and destroyed the fort of Zamāniyā, near Ghāzīpur. Mun‘im Khān had been sent against him, and had compelled him to retire to Patna, where he besieged him. In the conduct of the siege he experienced considerable difficulties, less from the activity of the enemy than from the insubordination of Khān ‘Ālam, who had been sent to assist him, and his reports caused Akbar to march in person to his assistance.