 Nehang Khan had recaptured the town of Beed, taking advantage of Khan-I-Khana's absence and of the rainy season.In 1599, Akbar dispatched Daniyal, Mirza Yusuf Khan and Khan-I-Khana to relieve the governor of Beed.Nehang Khan also marched to seize the Jaipur Kotli pass, expecting the Mughals to meet him there.