The Book of Akbar 62: Defeat of the Raja of Madhgarh.

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[Text, vol. iii. p. 196.] This zamindar having been guilty of some overt acts, Sadik Khan was sent with a considerable force to induce him by kind words to return to his allegiance, or to compel him, if necessary. The Imperial force prepared to make its way through the jungle to the town of Undacha, which is the principal place of that chief. When they approached the fort of Karhara, they found that Paramanand Panwar had shut the fort, and prepared against a siege. The royal forces invested the place, and in short time it was compelled to capitulate. The army then pursued its march, but was greatly impeded by the dense woods. Cutting their way through, they reached the Satdhara, on the north of Undacha. The army of the insurgent was arrayed for battle on its banks. Skirmishes went on for a day or two, and the Imperial army was at last directed to cross the river. [Severe fighting, with varying results.] The enemy were at length defeated and put to flight, and their camp was plundered. * * Horal Deo, the eldest son of the Raja, was killed. * * Ram Sah, another son, was wounded, and fled, and near 200 Rajputs were slain.