[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) › 6.2.3 # Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 6.2.3 History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 6.2.3 - **Language:** English ### [6.2.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.6.2.3) On the fourth day, Mahmood, addressing his troops, said he should in person lead the main attack, "For to-day, (said he,) I have devoted myself to conquest or to death." Beejy Ray, on his part, having propitiated the gods, resolved also to combat with his wonted courage. Although the Mahomedans advanced with great impetuosity, they were frequently repulsed with slaughter; still, however, they returned, and renewed with ardor their attacks till evening, when Mahmood, turning his face towards Mecca, prostrated himself in sight of his troops, and implored the aid of the Prophet. "Advance, advance," cried the King, "our prayers have found favour with God." A loud shout from his soldiers responded their resolution, and the Mahomedans, pressing forward, compelled the enemy to give ground, and pursued them to the gates of the town. - [Previous: 6.2.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.6.2.2) - [Next: 6.2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.6.2.4) - [Up: 6.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.6.2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.6.2.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.general.tarikh-i-firishta~en-briggs.6.2.3) · Pramāṇa