The Book of Akbar 64: Conquest of Kombalmir. (See Vol. V. p. 410.)

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[Text, vol. iii. p. 205.] Kombalmir is a fortress situated upon a high mountain, and difficult of access. It was held by dependents of the rana, and few had been able to make any impression upon it in former times. * * * Shahbaz Khan was sent in command of an army against this fortress. Raja Bhagwant Das, Kunwar Man Singh, and other chiefs were directed to accompany him. * * On the 4th Farwardin, Shahbaz invested the place. Fear and distraction fell upon the enemy, and by accident a large gun that was in the fort burst, and destroyed the magazine. The assailants immediately dashed up the hill. They encountered a large body of Rajputs posted at a gate near the temple, who made a firm stand, but were cut to pieces, and the fort was secured. The Rana then fled to the hills of Banswarra. Shahbaz Khan placed Ghazi Khan Badakhshi in command of the fort, and went in pursuit. The fort of Kokanda fell into his power, and he also captured the fort of Udipur, where he secured an immense booty.