Storia do Mogor 371.6

371.6

Late in the morning of the 21st [June, 1707], A'zam Tãrã, still very indignant, although he saw he was enveloped by the enemy, did not hesitate to recommence the battle. Great courage was displayed on both sides, and the fight lasted until the evening. The story is told that one hundred and eighty thousand horsemen lay dead, without speaking of the infantry or of the elephants. The people for seven leagues round could recognise what was going on from the dust, the smell of powder, the smoke, and the sparks [324], which rose into the air. It may be asserted that there never was fought in India so memorable a battle. Discerning that he was beaten, and anxious not to fall alive into the hands of the enemy, A'zam Tãrã plunged a poignard into his breast, and died on the field of battle. Shãh 'Alam remained victor. He decided no longer to observe the promises he had made to the Hindu princes who had served him well at this conjuncture. On the contrary, he moved against them with the hostile intention of occupying their territories.