[Text, vol. iii. p. 651.] When Khán-i 'Azam had established his authority in Gujarát, he resolved to extend his sway, and to bring more of that region under his rule. At first he was im­peded by the timidity of his followers; but after they had rested and recovered their spirits, he renewed his projects. Somnát, Koka, Mangalor, Mahú, Paro, and seventeen other places fell into his hands without a struggle. He then resolved upon the conquest of Júnagarh. This was a renowned fort in the country of Súrath, and was held by the grandsons of Amín Khán. Former rulers had been able to make no impression upon it. On the 23rd Khurdád, his army reached the vicinity, and seventeen batteries were raised round the lofty fortress. Núr Beg Khán and some others were detached to check the Káthís, who were rendering assistance to the besieged. A great fire broke out in the fortress, causing much destruction; and the European artillery officer, who had embraced the Muhammadan religion, fell dead into the fosse. This greatly encouraged the assailants. But the garrison had abundant supplies, and were confident in the strength of the place. They had a hundred guns, some of which discharged balls of one man and a half, and these they fired several times daily. Khán-i 'Azam at length placed some mortars on an eminence commanding the fortress, and opened fire upon it. This disturbed the confidence of the garrison, and a capitulation was proposed. The siege had lasted three months, but the keys were given up on the 7th Shahryúr. In all, fifty-seven persons of distinction surrendered, all of whom were honourably treated, and received honorary dresses and jágírs.