History of the Mogul Dynasty in India: From Its Foundation by Tamerlane, in the Year 1399, to the Accession of Aurengzebe, in the Year 1657

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The day arrived at Fetipour, about twenty leagues from Agra. The eunuch guarding the king's treasures wisely refrained from delivering them to Sultan Chorrom's father-in-law, fearing they would be pillaged by a rebel prince. He informed the court of Chorrom's rebellion and sent Asaph-Cham back without the treasure. This prompted Jehan Guir to travel to Agra to thwart his son’s ambitions. Upon arrival, he found the city ravaged by the rebel troops and the palaces of the great lords pillaged; however, the fortress remained secure, protecting the empire's treasure. Chorrom's open declaration of revolt necessitated immediate military action, compelling him to prepare for battle against the formidable army led by Jehan Guir and the valiant Mahobet-Cham. Sultan Perviz also left his governorship in Bengal to support his father against his rebellious brother, driven solely by duty rather than ambition for the throne. Meanwhile, Sultan Chorrom camped a few leagues below Delhi. The king's army, bolstered by Perviz’s forces, advanced against the rebels under Jehan Guir's command, with Asaph-Cham on the right wing and Mahobet-Cham on the left. In civil conflicts, treachery often abounds...