The Akbarī Generations 63: Defeat of Rana Kika by Kunwar Man Singh.

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Rana Kika was chief among the Rajas of Hindustan. After the conquest of Chitor, he built a town called Kokanda, with fine houses and gardens, in the mountains of Hinduwara. There he passed his days in rebellion. When Kunwar Man Singh drew near to Kokanda, Rana Kika called all the Rajas of Hinduwara to his aid, and came out of Ghati Haldeo with a strong force to oppose his assailant. Kunwar Man Singh, in agreement with his amirs, put his troops in array and marched to the battle-field. Some desperate charges were made on both sides, and the battle raged for a watch with great slaughter. The Rajputs in both armies fought fiercely in emulation of each other. Nearly 150 horsemen of the royal army were killed, and more than 500 Rajputs of the enemy's army were sent to perdition. The enemy lost Rameswar Gwaliari and his son, and the son of Jai Mal. On that day Rana Kika fought obstinately till he received wounds from an arrow and from a spear; he then turned to save his life, and left the field of battle. The Imperial forces pursued the Rajputs, and killed numbers of them. Kunwar Man Sing wrote an account of his victory to the Emperor. Next day he went through the pass of Haldeo, and entered Kokanda. He took up his abode in the house of Rana Kika, and again returned thanks to the Almighty (sic). Rana Kika fled into the high hills for refuge. The Emperor rewarded Kunwar Man Sing and his amirs with robes and horses.