Heg. 987 (1579).—A great fire happened in the Furash Khana, at Futtepore, which consumed many tents, lined with velvet and brocade of great value.
Heg. 989 (1581).—The King’s brother, Mahomed Hukeen Mirza, invested Lahore.
Heg. 991 (1583).—The King was taken dangerously ill, and the people became apprehensive of his death; but he recovered, and bestowed large sums in charity.
Heg. 992 (1584).—Mirza Khan was defeated by Akbar’s troops in a sanguinary battle.
Heg. 993 (1585).—Prince Selim, who afterwards ascended the throne under the title of Jehangire, married the daughter of Rajah Bhugwandas.
Heg. 995 (1586-7).—This year the daughter of Ray Singh was likewise married to Prince Selim.
Heg. 997 (1589).—Died the learned Azd-ood-Dowla Shirazz, who had lately come from Guzerat.
Heg. 998 (1589).—Mirza Azeez Koka was appointed governor of Guzerat.
Heg. 1004 (1596).—The Prince Morad Mirza and Mirza Chan laid siege to Ahmednugger, but finally entered into negotiations with the besieged, by which it was stipulated that they should still retain possession, but that Akbar should have the province of Berar.
Heg. 1011 (1602).—The celebrated Abul Fazel was attacked by banditti on his way from the Deccan to the capital, and murdered.