Riyaz al-salatin 104.2.3

104.2.3

He then made a gift of the booty to the soldiers, according to their rank, and did not spare himself in winning their hearts. For three days he halted there, and looked after the nursing of the wounded. For the purpose of effectually blockading the passages, and cutting off the enemy's supplies he despatched stringent orders to the zamindars and watchmen of passages. He sent the wounded soldiers, together with the more precious goods and spoils, to Jahangirnagar (Dacca), and detailed scouts in all directions for ascertaining the whereabouts of those who had fled. Rahim Shah, in a hapless condition and in an anxious mood, reached Murshidabad, and there exerted himself diligently to mobilise troops. Rallying round some of his vanquished rabble, who were in a state of disorder, and also others who were in straits and without armour and helmets, he opened out his treasures and chests, and by distributing horses and arms and by lavishing money, he quickly mobilised an army, and once again prepared for battle. Zabardast Khan, on the fourth day, striking the kettledrum of march from the battle-field, advanced in pursuit of the enemy towards Murshidabad. In the meantime, the zamindars of the vicinity flocked in and joined the Imperialists. After marching several stages, Zabardast Khan encamped on the east side of the plain. Rahim Shah, seeing the overwhelming force of the Imperialists, felt himself no match for them, and cowardly fled to Bardwan.