The Akbarī Generations 75.8

75.8

At this time Humayun Farmuli and Tarkhan Diwana deserted the Imperial army and joined the insurgents. For four months the loyal forces and the insurgents faced each other, but at length some loyal zamindars of the vicinity cut off the supplies from the insurgents, and great scarcity prevailed among them. Baba Khan Kakshal fell sick at Tanda and died. Jabbari, son of Majnun Khan Kakshal, who was the main prop of the rabble, being informed of the sinking condition of Baba Khan, wanted to go to Tanda. 'Asi [Ma'sum], not being able to maintain his ground, withdrew to Bihar. 'Arab Bahadur made a rapid march to Patna, seized upon the city, and appropriated the treasure. Bihar Khan Khassa-khail went into the fort of Patna, and held out. Raja Todar Mal and his supporters sent Muhammad Ma'sum Farankhudi with a detachment to the relief of Patna. On hearing of his approach, 'Arab Bahadur raised the siege, and went off towards Gajpati, one of the chief zamindars of that country.