[Text, vol. iii. p. 612.] When Burhánu-l Mulk made his first attempt on the territory of the south, and was unsuccessful, he returned to his estates. Now that Khán-i 'Azam had gone to Gujarát, and Sháhbáz Khán was dead, he betook himself to Rájá 'Alí Khán, the ruler of Khándesh, who, in compliance with the Imperial commands, was eager to assist him. He had also agreed with 'Ádil Khán, of Bíjápúr, that a force should be sent from thence when they approached Ahmadnagar; and accord­ingly a contingent was sent to the frontier, to await the arrival of Rájá 'Alí's army. Jamál Khán, the governor of Ahmadnagar, resolved to prevent the junction of the two forces. Before Burhánu-l Mulk came near, Jamál Khán defeated his son Isma'íl, and then hastened to attack the forces of Bíjápúr, and defeated them with little difficulty. When, after this, Burhánu-l Mulk entered Birár, Muhammadu-l Mulk and * * other chiefs joined him. Jamál Khán, inflated with his previous victory, marched out rashly to oppose him. * * Rájá 'Alí Khán placed Burhánu-l Mulk in charge of the amírs of Birár, and gave battle to Jamál Khán. A sharp fight ensued; but Jamál Khán was killed by a musket-shot, and his army was broken up. A great victory was gained. Soon after, Isma'íl Khán, the son, was brought in a prisoner, and was placed in confinement. The ruler of Khándesh then led a detachment to Ahmadnagar, and soon made himself master of the whole country.

When Burhánu-l Mulk got possession of Ahmadnagar, he had a fine opportunity of showing his gratitude and fidelity, and of making himself an example to other rulers. But the intoxica­tion of success got the mastery over him. He forgot the many and great favours he had received, oppressed the people under him, and sought his own advantage in the wrongs of others. The Emperor determined to send first an envoy to Rájá 'Alí Khán, who had raised Burhán to the position he held, to consult with him and the other rulers of that quarter, as to whether they would invade his territories. If they agreed, the ambassa­dor was to return; if not, an Imperial army was to be sent. Shaikh Abú-l Faiz Faizí, “the prince of poets,” was accordingly sent to Rájá 'Alí Khán and Burhánu-l Mulk.