[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [General histories](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general) › [Tārīkh-i Firishta](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta) › [History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs) › 116.3.7 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 116.3.7 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 116.3.7 - **Language:** English ### [116.3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.116.3.7) Gunpoora is situated on a hill, and the only road to the gate leads along a narrow pathway with a deep precipice on each side. This passage was blocked up with stones and stockades, and at the entrance were two bastions which protected it. The King, in the first instance, ordered the bastions to be knocked down, which, after some time, was effected, and then leading the storming party himself, he attacked and carried the fort, but not without a heavy loss. From Gunpoora the King proceeded to Kovilconda, which was bravely defended for a considerable time, the garrison making several desperate sallies, in which many soldiers were killed on both sides. At length, the breaches being rendered practicable, the Mahomedans stormed at midnight; and although they did not then succeed in taking the place, the besieged, on the following morning, surrendered at discretion, and the commandant delivered the keys into the King's hands. The garrison was permitted to march out with all their private property; while the public treasury, which is represented to have been very rich, fell into the King's possession, who distributed it on the spot among his troops. After leaving a Mahomedan officer in the place, the King returned to his capital, when he was met by all the principal inhabitants of the city. - [Previous: 116.3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.116.3.6) - [Next: 116.4.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.116.4.1) - [Up: 116.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.116.3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.116.3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.116.3.7) · Pramāṇa