Riyaz al-salatin 112.2.4

112.2.4

On the 21st June, 4 p.m., Clive left Katwah, crossed the Hugli, and pitched his tents on the morning of the 23rd, in the fields of Plassey. The Nawab's army was now in sight. A cannonade commenced. The English attacked the tents of Siraju-d-daulah, but were vigorously opposed by Mir Madan (called Moodum Khan in Thornton, Vol. I, p. 240), one of the Nawab's faithful amirs. About 12 o'clock Mir Madan was struck by a cannon-ball and carried to Siraju-d-daulah's tent, where he died. The fighting was, however, continued, Mohanlal having taken Mir Madan's place. But nothing decisive was done. Afraid of a conspiracy Siraju-d-daulah sent for Mir Jafar, who had taken no part in the fight. After most earnest solicitations on the part of the Nawab, Mir Jafar promised to fight the next day, on condition that Mohanlal should be at once ordered to withdraw from the fight. Siraju-d-daulah agreed, and Mohanlal returned to his tents. But no sooner did the troops see their General had left the field than they became hopeless and began to flee. Before evening, the army of the Nawab had dispersed. This is the battle in which India was lost for Islam." See Blochmann's notes from the Tarikh-i-Mansuri referred to above.