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by the scouts that the army of Sultan Ibrahim was ad- 
vancing in order of battle. Baber prepared to meet him 
with that confidence which the brave alone feel,, having 
determined upon such an order of battle as he consider- 
ed best calculated to ensure success. He divided his 
army into two lines, comprising four divisions, with a 
reserve in the rear of each, and a few light horse to skir- 
mish in front. The right wing of the first division was 
placed under the command of Humaioon, accompanied 
by several officers of known reputation ; the left was 
commanded by a near relative, Mohammed Sultan 
Mirza ; several begs who had distinguished themselves 
in many previous battles were likewise placed under 
him. The right and left of the second line were re- 
spectively under the direction of officers in whom their 
sovereign had the highest confidence. The reserve at- 
tached to the two lines was given in charge of officers 
of merit ; and besides these, the extremity of the right 
and left divisions were flanked by a large body of choice 
troops, who had received orders to make a circuit and 
fall upon the enemy’s rear so soon as the latter ap- 
proached sufficiently nigh. 
Having made his final arrangements, and given 
the required instructions to his generals, Baber placed 
himself in the centre of the first line, and awaited 
with calm intrepidity the approach of the Delhi force. 
When these came in sight, according to the practice of 
Indian warfare, Ibrahim ordered his cavalry to charge. 
Their first onset was mainly directed against the 
right division of the invading army : this Baber in- 
stantly ordered to be reinforced by the reserve 
The enemy’s charge was received so steadily, that, 
