Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 19.25.5

19.25.5

The Court of M8rsh8d-abad informed, that Qhadum-hassen-qhan was going thither with a great force by the northern side of the water, whilst the Emperor was master of the southern shore, entertained the more apprehensions on that subject, as the Navvab knew how small a force was that which Ram-narain could muster, and how small would prove the resistance which he could afford to make against two such powerful enemies. It was therefore resolved that Miren, who was his father's General, should march to Ram-narain's assistance. Letters came at the same time from Ram-narain, which complained of the smallness of his force ; and they were supported by Mr. Amyatt, who on his side took care to represent that he needed an immediate assistance. These representations made such an impression at M8rsh8d-abad, that Miren set out with a numerous army, and numerous artillery. He had with him Colonel Clive and his English, and they arrived near Azim-abad at the end of the dry season ; but did not enter the city, as Qhadum-hassen-qhan was encamped on the other side of the Ganga. They crossed therefore that river in pursuit of the enemy. It was at the beginning of the month of Zilcaad, of the year 1173 of the Hegira. The Governor of P8rania, who had been defeated by Captain Knox's small force, did not think himself a match for the joint efforts of the army of Bengal, and the English of the Colonel's ; yet he continued to express himself in a very high flown style ;