The Book of Akbar 72.4

72.4

The Imperial army had been lying nearly a month in face of the enemy, and interchanges of cannonade and musketry went on daily. Deeds of valour were shown on either side, but a panic at length fell upon the enemy, and the royal army obtained the victory on the 4th of the month. The enemy then fled and dispersed. While a warm action was going on, Kazi-zada, a leading man among the rebels, arrived from Fathabad, bringing with him many war-boats and supplies of munitions. He was struck dead by a cannon-ball. Ma’sum Khan then ordered Kala Pahar, a distinguished rebel, to take his place; but he soon met with the same fate. Dissensions arose among the enemy, and Ma’sum Khan, the Kakshal clan, and Khalidin distrusted each other. The Imperial amirs took advantage of this disunion. Khalidin was first won over, and induced to take the oath of allegiance. Mirza Beg Kakshal and Jabbari also made terms, secretly engaging not to fight any more, and to proceed homewards. After a few days they came into the Imperial camp. The enemy being greatly downcast and discouraged, took to flight. ’Azam Khan endeavoured to pursue them, but his efforts were countervailed by the faint-hearted and frivolous objections of some of his officers. So the discomfited enemy made his escape. When the news of this victory reached the Court, orders were given to stop the march of the reinforcements.