Heg. 975 (1567).--This year was distinguished by the siege of Chittore, in which were eight thousand Rajpoots, with an ample supply of provisions. The King having invested the fort, employed five thousand workmen of different descriptions to conduct the siege. The approaches were made by sabat, a description of defence peculiar to India. The besiegers are protected by stuffed gabions, covered with leather, behind which they continue their approaches until they arrive near the walls of the place to be attacked. The governor appearing on the walls was shot with a matchlock by the King. The Rajpoots immediately performed the Johur, putting their wives and children to death. The fort was stormed by the Moguls, who obtained possession of it without further resistance. Heg. 976 (1568).--Akbar obtained possession of Runtunbhore. Heg. 977 (1569).--The favourite sultana gave birth to Prince Selim, who afterwards reigned under the name of Jehangire. Heg. 978 (1570).--Prince Morad was born. Heg. 980 (1572).--Akbar defeated Ibrahim Hoossein Mirza, and laid siege to Surat, which surrendered, and the King returned to Agra. Heg. 983 (1575).--The Afghans were defeated by the King’s troops, and their general was taken prisoner. He was put to death by the Mogul leader, and his son, who had been severely wounded in the action, died a few days after. The Mogul general took possession of all Bengal, and sent the elephants and other spoils to the King. Heg. 984 (1576).--Akbar went this year to Ajmere, and employed Shahbaz Chan Kumbo against Koombulmere, a strong fortress, in possession of the Rana of Oodipore, which was eventually taken. Heg. 986 (1578).--Died Hoossein Koolly Chan Toorkoman, governor of Bengal. 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.