After the assassination of
Bayazid Khan Karrani, Daud was raised to the throne by the nobles. Both Bayazid and Daud shook off their allegiance to
Akbar and issued coins in their own names. However, Daud's hot-tempered attitude created disruption among the Karrani nobles.
War with Mughals Invasion of Jamania Emperor
Akbar moved against Daud Khan after the latter invaded
Zamania (near
Ghazipur). The Bengali army razed the city to the ground and captured its fort. In response, Akbar ordered
Munim Khan, the governor of
Jaunpur, to proceed against Daud. However, Munim Khan met with his friend Ludi Khan, Daud's Prime Minister, in
Patna and opted for a truce. The agreement pleased neither Akbar nor Daud, and Ludi Khan was subsequently put to death by Daud.
Battle of Patna In 1573 Munim Khan attacked
Bihar, forcing Daud to retreat and take shelter in Patna. Daud sent Katlu Lohani,
Gujar Khan Karrani and Sri Hari against the Mughal army. Munim Khan, along with
Todar Mal and
Man Singh, made the first attack in
Hajipur. After a fierce battle, the Bengalis and Afghans were at the verge of victory. However, Akbar then re-captured the neighboring fort of Hajipur, which was the source of rations for the army of his opponent. The Bengalis along with the Afghans fell in distress and retreated to Bengal. Akbar returned to the capital after appointing Munim Khan as the governor of Bihar and Bengal. Todar Mal was also left to assist him. The battle went on for many days. As the fight was getting too difficult for Akbar, he requested the governor of Bihar, Muzaffar Khan Turbati and other generals to join him. On the other side Daud was accompanied by other principal Afghan leaders like Junaid, Qutlu Khan and
Ismail Khan Lodhi. ==Notes==