On the 19th Ramazán the ambassador of 'Abdu-lla Khán received leave to return. Hakím Humám * was sent as envoy to 'Abdu-lla Khán, and Mír Sadr Jahán * as a complimentary visitor to Iskandar Khán, the father of 'Abdu-lla Khán. Nearly a lac and a half of rupees, equal to three thousand seven hundred túmáns of 'Irák, goods of Hindústán, and curiosities were entrusted to Muhammad 'Alí Khazánchí for presentation to 'Abdu-lla Khán.
Saiyid Hámid Bukhárí, formerly one of the nobles of the Sultáns of Gujarát, had been received into the Imperial service, and was sent to Pesháwar for the repression of the Roshanáí sectaries. They had assembled about 20,000 foot and 5000 horse to attack him. He, and a few men who were with him at the time, fought and perished. The Emperor sent Zain Khán Koka and * * with a large force to subdue these heretics, who occupied the Khaibar Pass, and closed the road between Kábul and Hindústán. Kunwar Mán Singh marched from Kábul,* and attacked and defeated them in the Khaibar, and put a great many of them to the sword. He then occupied Jamrúd, and left a detachment in the Khaibar.
Mirzá Sulaimán, having returned from his pilgrimage to Mecca, once more tried his fortune in Badakhshán; but he was unable to contend against 'Abdu-lla Khán Uzbek, and fled to Kábul. From thence he went to Hindústán, and was received by the Emperor in the month of Rabí'u-l awwal, 995 H.
The beginning of this year corresponded with Monday, 23rd Rabí'u-l ákhir, 996 H. (11th March, 1588). [Festival of New Year's Day.]
Kunwar Mán Singh completely subdued Jalála the sectary, so that he could no longer make any resistance, and was compelled to take flight towards Bangash. 'Abdu-l Matlab Khán, and * * were sent after him with a detachment to Bangash. Jalála deceived the royal commanders, and gathering a numerous force around him, he attacked them, and a fierce battle ensued. But the rabble were defeated and put to flight, and many of them were killed.
In this year a son was born to Prince Salím by the daughter of Rájá Bhagwán Dás. [Rejoicings.]
In this year Sádik Khán, the governor of Bhakar, under orders, proceeded to attack the country of Tatta. He besieged the fort of Sihwán, and Jání Beg, ruler of Tatta, grandson of Muhammad Bákí Tarkhán, following the humble practice of his ancestors, sent envoys with suitable gifts to the Imperial Court. The Emperor took compassion on him, and sent a farmán to Sádik Khán, saying, “I bestow the country upon Jání Beg. Withdraw from its occupation.” On the 25th Zí-l ka'da the envoys of Jání Beg received leave to depart; and to show them greater honour, Hakím 'Aínu-l Mulk was sent with them, and they received many princely gifts.
At the beginning of Rabí'u-s sání the government of Kábul was given to Zain Khán Koka, and Rájá Mán Singh was recalled to Court. At the end of the same month Khán-khánán Mirzá Khán made a rapid journey from Gujarát with 'Azdu-d daula, and was most graciously received. On the 28th Rajab Sádik Khán came from Bhakar. Mán Singh arrived in Sha'bán, and at the end of the year he was appointed governor of Bihár, Hájípúr, and Patna. About the same time the government of Kashmír was given to Mirzá Yúsuf Khán Rizwí, and Kásim Khán Mír-bahr was recalled. Sádik Khán was sent to Swát and Bajaur against the Yúsufzáís, and the jágírs of Mán Singh at Síálkot and elsewhere were granted to him. Isma'íl Kulí Khán was recalled from Swát and Bajaur, and sent to Gujarát, to replace Kalíj Khán, who was summoned to Court. The government of Bihár and Bengal was conferred on Kunwar Mán Singh.
The beginning of this year corresponded with Saturday, 4th Jumáda-l awwal, 997 (11th March, 1589). [The usual festival of eighteen days.]*
Kalíj Khán arrived from Gujarát, and was appointed to assist Rájá Todar Mal* in Revenue and Civil administration. Hakím 'Aínu-l Mulk returned from his embassy to Tatta with the envoys of Jání Beg Tarkhán, who brought the offerings of the Beg along with a letter.
On the 22nd Jumáda-s sání, 997, the Emperor started to pay a visit to Kashmír and Kábul. On reaching Bhimbhar,* at the beginning of the mountains of Kashmír, he there left the ladies of the harem with the Prince Murád, and went on express. On the 1st Sha'bán he reached Srínagar, where he remained some days, visiting the city and neighbourhood. When the rainy season came on, letters were sent for the ladies of the harem and Prince Murád to go to Rohtás, and there await his return. Amír Fathu-lla Shírazí ['Azdu-d daula] died in Kashmír, to the great sorrow of the Emperor. Shaikh Faizí wrote an elegy upon him * *
On the 27th Ramazán the Emperor started for Kábul by way of Pakhali and the fort of Atak. Abú-l Fath, one of His Majesty's friends and companions, died at Dhamtaur, and was buried at Hasan Abdál. Prince Murád and the ladies, by command of the Emperor, came up to Atak from Rohtás. Here Sháhbaz Khán Kambú was sent against the remaining Afgháns. His Majesty then crossed the Indus, and proceeded on to Kábul, where he arrived on the 22nd Zí-l ka'da. Hakím Humám and Mír Sadr Jahán, who had been sent on an embassy to Máwaráu-n nahr, now returned, bringing with them an ambassador from 'Abdu-lla Khán, who was the bearer of a letter and presents. His Majesty spent two months at Kábul, often visiting the gardens and places of interest. All the people of Kábul, noble and simple, profited by his presence.
Here intelligence reached him that Rájá Todar Mal wakílu-s saltanat, and mushrif-i díwán, and Rájá Bhagwán Dás amíru-l umará, had died at Lahore.* On the 8th Muharram, 998, the Emperor started on his return* to Hindústán, leaving the government of Kábul in the hands of Muhammad Kásim Mír-bahr, with Tokhta Beg Kábulí, and * * * * several amírs, as coadjutors. He gave the government of Gujarát to Mirzá 'Azíz Muhammad Kokaltásh 'Azam Khán, who held the government of Málwa.* He recalled me, Nizámu-d dín Ahmad, the author of this work, to Court. To Khán-khánán he gave Jaunpúr instead of the jágír which he had held in Gujarát.*
The beginning of this year corresponded with Thursday, 14th Jumáda-l awwal, 998. [The usual celebration at Lahore.]
The author of this work, with his escort of camel-riders, arrived at Court, having performed the journey* in twelve days. He was very kindly received. Rájá Bhagwán Dás being dead, his son Mán Singh, one of the great nobles and governor of Bihár and Bengal, succeeded to the title of Rájá, and the Emperor sent him a letter by one of his attendants with a robe and horse.
When 'Azam Khán arrived in Gujarát, he essayed to conquer the territory of the Jám,* one of the zamíndárs of that quarter, who maintained a numerous body of men. The Jám, in concert with Daulat Khán, son of Amín Khán, ruler of Júnagarh, and locum tenens of his father, and several other zamíndárs, assembled nearly twenty thousand horse. 'Azam Khán divided his army into seven divisions, and some severe fighting followed. Saiyid Kásim Bárha, in command of the advanced force, fought bravely. Khwája Muhammad Rafía', commander of the left, was killed with some other amírs, old servants of the State. Mír Sharafu-d dín, nephew of Mír Abú Turáb, was killed with the van. Four thousand Rájpúts fell in the battle. The eldest son and representative of the Jám, with his wazír, were among the slain. Victory declared itself in favour of 'Azam Khán. The date of the battle was 6th Shawwál, 998 H.*