On Thursday, the 24th of Zí-l hijja, he proceeded in the direc­tion of Jaunpúr by uninterrupted marches, and on arrival at Bhúígánw received intelligence that 'Azam Humáyún and his son Fath Khán had forsaken Sultán Jalálu-d dín, and were on their way to pay their respects. The Sultán was delighted at this news, and caused his army to halt, in order that he might make due preparations for their reception. On the day fixed for 'Azam Humáyún's coming, Ibráhím sent a large concourse of his principal chieftains to meet him; and when he made his obeisance, his head was exalted by the many marks which he received of the royal favour. The Sultán also pre­sented khil'ats of cloth of gold, girdles, jewelled daggers, and some of his most valuable elephants to 'Azam Humáyún, whom he rendered grateful by these attentions. Meanwhile he ap­pointed some of the principal nobles to conduct the war against Jalálu-d dín, and furnished them with a large army, war elephants, and all other needful equipments. Jalálu-d dín had marched towards Ágra with a large army, consisting of 30,000 horsemen, besides many elephants; leaving some of his partisans in Kálpí, to which place Sultán Ibráhím laid siege, and took it after a short resistance, and gave it over to plunder.* After this, when he heard that his brother had gone towards Ágra with a strong force, he sent Malik Ádam Ghakkar* to protect that place, which he accordingly reached with all expedition. Jalálu-d dín wished to treat Ágra as the Sultán had done Kálpí; but Malik Ádam contrived to deceive and amuse him until he had sent for further assistance, and given Sultán Ibráhím notice of what was passing. The Sultán despatched 18,000 horsemen and 50 elephants to the assistance of the Malik, whose heart was so strengthened that he sent to Jalálu-d dín, to say, that if he would relinquish all claim to the empire, and would put aside the umbrella, the áftábgír, the naubat, the kettle-drum, and other insignia of royalty, and would promise to conduct himself as one of the umará, he (Malik Ádam) would use his interest in his behalf, and would obtain for him the súba of Kálpí on the same terms as he formerly held it.

Sultán Jalálu-d dín, led by his evil destiny, which had unfitted him for the charge of a kingdom, although he possessed 30,000 brave horsemen and 160 war elephants, acted like a coward, and agreed to these conditions. All his chiefs said to him, “Why are you so weak-hearted? The Sultán will on no account suffer you to live. We have eaten your salt for ten years; be firm and resolute, and give your faithful servants an opportunity of showing their devotedness to you. God is the Supreme Disposer of all things. The Sultán is of a bad disposition. In the end the nobles and troops will side with you.” Notwithstanding their advice, as Providence had decreed his ruin, Jalálu-d dín was satisfied with the terms, and left off using the insignia of royalty. He sent Malik Ádam Ghakkar to the King, to beg him to grant him other jágírs; but the Sultán (who was then at Etáwa) would not agree to do so, and sought means to get rid of him. When Jalálu-d dín heard of his intentions, he took refuge with the Rájá of Gwálior, and his old soldiers dispersed. Sultán Ibráhím took up his abode at Ágra, and many nobles who had been hostile to him came and tendered their submission. Karímdád Khán Tágh, with others of the umará, were sent to take charge of Dehlí. Meanwhile, the army of the Sultán besieged Gwálior, and 'Azam Humáyún was sent to take the command. Sultán Jalálu-d dín accordingly left that place, and retired to Málwá; where, not being well received by the Sultán Mahmúd, he fled to Garra-Kantak, where he fell into the hands of the Gonds, who seized him, and with a view to gain the good-will of the Sultán, sent their captive to him. The Sultán rejoiced at this intelligence, and caused all his court to assemble. Sultán Jalálu-d dín was brought hand-bound into this assembly, after which he was sent to the fort of Hánsí. Whilst he was en route to that place, Ahmad Khán was sent after him, and administered the draught of martyrdom.

After these events, the Sultán ruled the country without fear, and without admitting a partner to share his empire. The Rájá of Gwálior, who had been his enemy for years, having departed to the infernal regions,* was succeeded by his son, Bikramájít. The Sultán, after a long war, wrested the fort from him; and taking down the copper bull,* out of whose mouth a voice issued, from its place over the gate, brought it to the fort of Ágra, where it remained until the time of the Emperor Akbar, who caused it to be melted down for the pur­pose of making cannon.

When the Sultán had conquered Gwálior,* he went to Dehlí, and waxed very proud, so that he began to maltreat and punish the nobles of his father, many of whom held him in great awe. He imprisoned some of them, and throwing Míán Bhúa into chains, who had been the most powerful and independent grandee of the empire, and the absolute minister of Sultán Sikandar, his father, during a period of twenty-eight years, gave him over to the charge of Malik Ádam Ghakkar.* Certain nobles, who were envious of the Míán, counselled the King to erect a building with a subterranean chamber beneath it. When two months had elapsed, and the chamber was thoroughly dry, they filled it with bags of gunpowder. They then procured the release of Míán Bhúa and certain other nobles against whom they were plotting, gave them dresses of honour, and money, and treated them with such kindness that they banished all apprehension from their minds. One day the King said to them, “Islám Khán was raised from the dust, and kindly treated by Sultán Sikandar; but he has since become apprehensive, and has rebelled and proclaimed open enmity. I pray you now to retire to the new house which I have built, sit there and deliberate amongst yourselves what course I ought to follow. I have such confidence in you that I am certain the conclusion you come to will be of benefit to me.” They went unsuspiciously to the place, and commenced their consultation. Suddenly the whole place was blown up, and Míán Bhúa and all who were there present were scattered as leaves of trees by a gale of wind.*

Many nobles became aware of the King's fickle disposition, and raised the standard of opposition. Islám Khán* threw off the mask of obedience in Ágra, and began to assemble an army. When the Sultán heard this, he wished to send troops against him; but, suddenly, several grandees left Dehlí, and went over to Islám Khán, and the insurrection was thus rendered more formidable. The Sultán appointed others of the umará, who proceeded towards Lucknow, near which place they were at­tacked by Ikbál Khán, of the tribe of 'Azam Humáyún, with 5000 horsemen.* Many men were slain, and the King's army defeated.

When this news reached him, he despatched another army, and directed that the insurgent nobles should first be subdued, and that afterwards steps should be taken to overcome Ikbál Khán. The army of Islám Khán amounted to nearly 40,000 horsemen,* ready for action. Shaikh Rájú tried to induce the rebels to submit. They replied that they would do so if 'Azam Humáyún were released from prison. The Sultán, on a reference made to him, would not consent to this,* and when all was ready for war such fighting took place as had never been witnessed. Three or four thousand soldiers fell on both sides,* and streams of blood flowed. At last, a soldier of the Sultán's, who was an inhabitant of Kábul, facing Islám Khán, discharged his match­lock at him, and struck him in the forehead, when he fell to the earth. This caused the rebels to disperse, and the King's army, taking advantage of the panic, attacked them. Thus the only reward which Islám Khán met with for his rebellion and in­gratitude was death, while Sa'íd Khán and others were made prisoners. The rebel forces were utterly routed, and the insur­rection suppressed. When the King learnt this, he was much pleased, and behaved towards the army, which had fought so well and loyally for him, with the greatest kindness; but he did not forget the malice of the nobles.