The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c29.71

v3.c29.71

Tufāl Khān first marched towards Bīdar, hoping to secure the co-operation of ‘Alī Barīd Shāh, who was threatened, equally with himself, by the recent treaty, but ‘Alī Barīd showed no inclination to assist him and after an indecisive action with Murtazā’s advanced guard he retired rapidly on Māhūr, Murtazā, leaving a force at Kandhār to oppose an anticipated invasion from Golconda, started in pursuit of him and after another indecisive action he again retreated, and Murtazā, after masking the fortress of Māhūr, advanced into Berar. He received an unexpected reinforcement. In November, 1572, Akbar had conquered Gujarāt and captured its king, Muzaffar III, and had subsequently been compelled to attack his rebellious cousins, ‘the Mīrzās.’ They were defeated, and many of their followers ensured their safety by entering Murtazā’s service.