The enemy meanwhile were at 'l'ásh Arighi, and they, in the same manner,


divided their forces into two parts; Illyás Khwája Khán and Amir Hamid


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commanding the left wing, and Amir Tuk Timur and Amir Begjik the right.
'The opposing armies, having drawn themselves up in order of battle, attacked
one another with vigorous onslaught.
[Verses]: | The world and time ranged themselves on his side,
You would have thought he was about to overcome the
universe.
Nor the shining sun nor the moon looked more brilliant
than did his army.
His troops on a sudden raised a loud cry
And their spear points made the clouds bright.
The fighting began at a place called Kaba Matan, and clamour and
shouting filled the vault of the heavens. "The first attack was made upon the
soldiers of Amir Timur, by the scouts of the enemy, who were boasting of
the superiority of their army in numbers, and were burning for the fray.
