Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 2.7.1

2.7.1

Notwithstanding the success which had attended the arms of Soliman-Chekouh at Elahas (where the Gemna falls into the Ganges) affairs took a very different turn in the direction of Agra. The government were struck with amazement when they heard that Aureng-Zebe had crossed the river at Brampour and forced his way through all the difficult passes in the mountains, on the successful defence of which every reliance had been placed. A body of troops was hastily despatched to dispute the passage of the river of Eugenes, while the main body of the army was preparing to move forward. To command this body of troops, two of the most skilful, and, in point of personal influence, two of the most powerful men, were selected. The name of the one was Kasem-Kan, a soldier of first-rate reputation, sincerely attached to Chah-Jehan, but disliking Dara: he assumed the command very reluctantly, and only in obedience to the Mogol. The other was the Raja Jessomseingue, who in importance and authority yielded not to Jeisseingue. He was son-in-law of the famous and powerful Raja Rana, who lived in the reign of Ekbar, and was prince of the Rajas.