Storia do Mogor 172.9

172.9

With this design the Rana barred the roads in such a way that the Moguls, being now surrounded by mountains, could find no exit, nor knew they where to pass ; for the roads are provided with labyrinths, and none but the natives know the right road. Aurangzeb was amazed at finding himself by one stroke thus encircled, unable to move either forward or backward. He knew likewise that if the Rana up to that time had made no movement against his person, it was not because he could not, but because he would not. Still more was he alarmed when he found that his beloved Udepuri put in no appearance ; nor was there the slightest news of her. Neither was there word of any supplies. The Rana, to show that he did not want to fight, sent him supplies from his own country. He allowed him to suffer hunger for one day, so that hunger might inspire him with good sense. Thus Aurangzeb, as well as his army, had to content himself with a little kichri — that is, rice and lentils cooked with a little butter.