1923.] Life and ietters of Malik ‘Aynu'l-Mulk Mahra., 283 
ment:—When the heavenly banners of His Majesty put its 
shadow towards the environs of Banarasi and Sarang-garh, 
the Rai did not well understand (the situation) as the day was 
unlucky, and did not see his way otherwise than in flight. 
Prior to his fight. he sent for Ahmad Khan and Baki Patar (2) 
and handed to them in recognition of their services to him, 
elephants, riches, presents and turuq (7) (care or expenses of 
toad or passes is probably meant). He had sent already to a 
strong place select elephants. When Ahmad Khan and Baki 
Patar heard the din of kettle-drum, pipe and military flute, they 
lost the balance of their feet and became demoralized. They 
dragged their legs and saved their lives. They 
was no getting out but in their submission. Owing to the terror 
and fear, which His Majesty’s invincible forces produced, they 
rushed headlong, dragging along the elephants with them, 
which they left at the battle of Sarang-garh. e Rai left his 
flag and standard in their places, fled from Banarasi to Arkanid. 
The Imperial forces surged likes waves. Troops became engaged 
some after, or in pursuit of Ahmad Khan, others in rapine and 
pillage of the fort, and its extirpation. Rana Sahasmulk (¢), 
the Shahna (or Prefect of the army) secured the Rai’s elephants. 
Ahmad Khan humbly begged fcr his safety. He had the goo 
fortune of kissing the dust of the august threshold. He was 
especially favoured with manifold acts of grace and Khil‘ats. 
the Rai’s force. Was ‘Aynu’l-Mulk present at Jajnagar ? The 
context shows that the draft of this affidavit with a statement 
of the Imperial army’s victory in the Jajnagar expedition 
was prepared not long after that event. Itis stated by ‘Afif that 
warns those who were present with His Majesty, that he must be 
obeyed as he was the Vice-regent of the Imam of Islam. The 
officers with Firaiz were administered oath, and made to sign 
the deed, lest they would mutiny and desert the Sultan. ‘Afif 
