When His Majesty arrived at Sonpath, the chiefs and chaudharís of the city, together with the soldiers and bankers and other classes, went to visit him, and were treated with honour and kindness. During the first two months of His Majesty's reign, he behaved to every one with such kindness and generosity, that dread and terror were banished from the hearts of all men, so that they were well disposed towards his government. He remained a month and some days in the neighbourhood of the fort of Indrapat, on the banks of the river Jumna, and reposed himself there, as it was a pleasant and agreeable spot.* In the same year, he sent Amír Khalífa and Amír Kulí Beg to Ágra, where the mother and family of Sultán Ibráhím were; and they went thither by uninterrupted marches. Sultán Ibráhím's mother sent them a list of the property, valuables, treasures, money, gold and jewelled plate, horses, elephants, camels, tents, male and female slaves of the late king, and entreated him to spare her. Mahmúd Khán, a slave of Sultán Ibráhím, took this list, and read it in the presence of Amír Khalífa, who forwarded it to Bábar, and remained himself with his troops to protect the fort and those who were inside it, and at the same time prevent them from quitting it, and taking any of the property away with them.

At this time, news came that some of Ibráhím's nobles had assembled at Jaunpúr, and begun plundering the country. The Conqueror of the World sent Amír Kulí Beg, together with Prince Mírzá Kámrán, in that direction. When the Afgháns received intelligence of the advent of the fortunate prince, they fled towards Patna, and Jaunpúr fell into his hands. Mírzá Kámrán left Amír Kulí Beg there with a large army, and then returned to Court; after which he was ordered into the Panjáb, and Mírzá 'Askarí was appointed to the charge of Kábul, and directed to make himself speedily master of Thatta. Muhammad Humáyún Mírzá, the eldest son of the King and heir-apparent, remained with His Majesty.

When the fortunate princes and valiant nobles had thus been established in different places, information reached the Court of the rebellion of Hasan Khán Mewáttí and Ráná Sánká, who had collected a large force in Mewát. Orders were given for the enlistment of new troops, and Ibráhím's treasures were distri­buted amongst the army. Hasan Khán was a man of royal descent from several generations, and his family had possessed regal power until the reign of Fíroz Sháh. Ráná Sánká, who was at that time a powerful chief, sent a message to Hasan Khán, saying, “The Mughals have entered Hindústán, have slain Sultán Ibráhím, and taken possession of the country; it is evident that they will likewise send an army against both of us; if you will side with me, we will be allies, and not suffer them to take possession.” Hasan Khán, carried away by the vanity which the possession of so large a force produced, and by the Ráná's message, did not send the presents which he had pre­pared for the Sultán, and the King's vakíl returned home without accomplishing his purpose. These things came to the King's hearing in Ágra, and Mírzá Hindál and Muhammad Mahdí Khwája, the king's son-in-law, were sent with an immense army, which was shortly afterwards followed by Bábar himself.

When Hasan Khán was informed of the approach of the vic­torious army, he sent to tell Ráná Sánká of it. Upon this the Ráná left his home, and assembled an army of Hindús with the intention of making war. He marched and joined Hasan Khán, and prepared for action in the plains near Fírozpúr Jharka. Ráná Sánká placed Hasan Khán on the right, and took up his own post on the left. As he was secretly displeased with Hasan Khán, he determined to ensnare and ruin him. He, therefore, privately sent a vakíl to Mírzá Hindál and Khwája Mahdí, to say that he was the slave and obedient servant of the King, and that he consented to the reading of the khutba and the coining of money in His Majesty's name; that Hasan Khán had com­pelled him to go to war, but that he would not fight the royal troops, but retire early; and that they should make arrangements so that Hasan might be either captured or slain, as in the event of his death they would obtain the country of Mewát.

When the battle began, and both parties were slaughtering one another, Mahdí Khwája attacked Hasan Khán, who was unable to contend with him, and after a short engagement took to flight, and his soldiers were scattered all over the country.

Lád Khán, a slave of Hasan Khán, having displeased him, joined his brothers, and by their advice behaved with infidelity towards his benefactor. When Hasan Khán had been forsaken by all his friends and followers, and no one remained with him, he arrived at a well, and said to his servant, “If you have any­thing to eat, bring it.” He brought some cakes and roast meat, and placed them before him. He had eaten only a few morsels, when a noble of Sháh Bábar arrived. Hasan Khán arose in a state of confusion, with the intention of mounting, when his servant drew his sword on him, wounded him, and threw him into the well; after which, he seized his horse, and fled. After his flight, Hindú Beg pursued and plundered his army, none of whom attempted to resist. The troops of the Vanquisher of the Universe obtained immense booty in horses, camels, etc., and gained a great victory. That district was entirely subdued, from one end to the other, and collectors were appointed in various places. Orders were issued for reading the khutba and coining money, and a jágír was bestowed upon the fortunate Sháhzáda.

One year after His Majesty's accession, Mírzá Kámrán came from Lahore, and brought many horses and much wealth, which he had taken from the Bhattís and Khokars (Ghakhars), which he presented to the Sultán. About this time, news arrived from Jaunpúr, that Sultán Muhammad, the Afghán, had assumed regal authority in Bihár, caused money to be struck and the khutba to be read in his own name, and had brought an army against Mírzá Hindál, who, not being strong enough to resist him, fled from Jaunpúr, and was pursued by the troops of Sultán Muhammad. At last, the Mírzá gave him battle, and lost many men. His Majesty appointed Sultán Junaid Birlás and Haidar Malik Húlak to proceed with other Mughals and a Hindústání army. Junaid made two marches in one, and arrived there, and faced Sultán Muhammad. Such fighting took place as no age has witnessed. The Afgháns were unable to resist the impetuous valour of the Mughals, and were dispersed. Jaunpúr again fell to the Sultán, and an account of the victory, together with the spoil and horses, was sent to the Imperial Court. Sultán Junaid was directed to remain there, and to send the Mírzá to the presence. Junaid behaved in such a way towards the Afgháns that no one sided with them, and the hearts of the rebellious Afgháns and other disaffected men were filled with terror and dread of him. Mírzá Hindál was again sent to Kandahár, and in the second year of His Majesty's reign a beautiful garden was made on the borders of the river Jumna, and pathways were introduced into Hindústán for the first time, they not having been in use before. He passed his time in that garden, in com­pany with Mughal companions and friends, in pleasure and enjoyment and carousing, in the presence of enchanting dancing girls with rosy cheeks, who sang tunes, and displayed their ac­complishments. The Mughals, who had for many years desired the possession of Hindústán, at last governed it. Mírzá Kámrán also prepared a splendid garden similar to this in Lahore. Amír Khalífá, being a person of influence, and possessing the chief authority, managed the government, and his decrees were like those of the Sultán himself.