Riyaz al-salatin 113.5

113.5

On the side of the Emperor, Kamof Siraju-d-daulah, whom Jafar Ali Khan had previously from policy shifted to the province of Bihar, now joined the Imperial Army. At Fatuhah, a battle took place between the Imperialists and Ramnarain. Ramnarain was wounded, and fled to the fort, and the Imperial troops laid siege to the fort. Nawab Jafar Ali Khan, on getting this news, despatched to Bihar his son, Nawab Nasiru-l-Mulk Sadiq Ali Khan Shahamat Jang, surnamed Miran, with a detachment of English troops. On the banks of the river Adhuah, adjoining Barb, a battle ensued with the Imperialists. On the side of the Imperialists, Qadirdad Khan and Kamgar Khan displayed feats of bravery. Muhammad Amin Khan was wounded, whilst Rajballab fell back, and both contemplated flight. Qadirdad Khan, with others, by brave onslaughts, attacked the lines of artillery. A heavy gun, which required to be drawn by 400 bullocks, happened to lie in front of these. Those men got entangled amidst the bullocks, and failed to cut through as the bullocks hemmed them on all sides. At this juncture, the elephant-driver of Qadirdad Khan was shot by a bullet. Qadirdad Khan spurred on his elephant with his feet, and shot arrows. Nawab Sadiq Ali Khan received a wound, being hit by an arrow. At this moment, a big cannon-ball hit Qadirdad Khan on the left-side of the chest, and finished him up. On seeing this mishap, Kamgar Khan and others reining back their horses fell back to their own lines.