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nowned for their achievements. Such were Aazem-khan, Jany-khan, and Mahomed-khan, besides other Turany and Irany nobles. On his march he was joined by Ser-belend-khan and by Fojdar-khan of Corrah, who, taking possession of the money he had been receiving there on his master Ferokh-siar's account, deserted to Jehandar-shah, to whom that small service rendered him so dear, that he immediately gave him the government of Guzerat. On the other hand, Chebilram, the new Fojdar of Corrah, and Ali Asgar-khan, son of Kar-teleb-khan, Fojdar of Atava, went over to Ferokh-siar. But by this time the emperor having arrived at Simogur, a town in the neighbourhood of Acberabad, found himself opposed to the enemy, who was separated from him only by the river Jumna. The sight of the enemy occasioned transports of joy to the two Seids and throughout Ferokh-siar's camp, whereas it created dismay in the emperor's court. The reason is plain: unanimity reigned in the former, whereas by his flagitious behaviour Jehandar-shah had alienated the hearts of most of the members of his court. Almost all the Turanies had promised by letters and messages, that they would join Ferokh-siar, Abdul-semed-khan alone excepted; nevertheless there was so visible a superiority of force on the emperor's side, that it was generally believed that his rival would have no chance against