[Text, vol. iii. p. 75.] Khán-i 'Álam procured a number of experienced pilots, and embarking in boats on the evening of the 24th Amurdád, the pilots conducted the force across the river so cleverly that the enemy knew nothing of it. Then they ascended the small stream which parts from the Ganges and flows past Hájípúr. The enemy, greatly astonished at the sight, opened a furious fire of cannon and musketry, and the assailants were on the point of being defeated. A number of ghrábs which the Emperor had near him were now sent to their support. The enemy endeavoured to stop them, but they were unable to make way against the stream, and failed in the attempt. The royal boats then proceeded to Hájípúr by the river Gandak. They were met with a very heavy fire, but could not be stopped, and disembarking they made an assault upon the place. It was captured after some severe fighting. Some rascals set the town on fire, and began to plunder; but the forts were taken possession of by the royal forces.

[Text, vol. iii. p. 84.] Garhí is the gate of Bengal. On one side of it is a lofty mountain, very difficult of ascent, even for a man on foot, how then can a horseman get up it? On the other side several rivers join the Ganges. In the midst a strong fortress had been built by the rulers of the country. A council of war was held as to the way of attacking it, and it was resolved that some way of access must be sought. The zamíndárs of the neighbour­hood said that there was a secret way through the country of the Teli Rájá, which, though impracticable for beasts of burden, might be surmounted by active and intelligent horsemen. ^{* * *} Majnún Khán was sent at the head of a brave and resolute detachment by this route. Kiyá Khán Gang was directed to proceed towards Garhí with a party of friendly zamíndárs. The rest of the army was about to march, when the sight of the Imperial forces completely overawed the enemy. The leading forces of Khán-khánán made them waver; but when Kiyá Khán's force appeared, they were filled with consternation, and took to flight. A place thus strong, by the help of God, fell without a struggle! ^{* * *}

On the 23rd Mihr the Emperor reached Iskandarpúr, near to Manikpúr, where he received a despatch from Khán-khánán, announcing that Dáúd had fled, and that the Imperial troops had occupied Tánda, the capital. When Garhí fell, Dáúd, unable to contend against the victorious forces, had retreated before them. At Tánda the river Ganges separates into two branches. One flows towards Sátgánw and Orissa; the other towards Mahmúdábád, Fathábád, Sunargánw, and Chittagánw. Dáúd followed the course of the river of Sátgánw until he reached the confines of Orissa, in the hope of continuing his resistance there. Khán-khánán then entered and occupied Tánda, which is the central point of Bengal.