Storia do Mogor 65.18.6

65.18.6

Dara sent off fresh orders in all haste to Sulaiman Shukoh, his son, to give up the campaign against Shah Shuja', and come promptly with his commanders to join forces with him (Dara), and deliver battle against Aurangzeb and Murad Bakhsh, who were then advancing by forced marches. Imperative injunctions were given not to make any delay, seeing how very important it was for their forces to unite before the battle. The decision thus arrived at was very good, but it was too late, and it was impossible (owing to Dara's unlucky star) for Sultan Sulaiman Shukoh to arrive in time. If his force could have joined, it would be almost impossible to conceive Aurangzeb and Murad Bakhsh having the audacity and temerity to attack as they did, the sides becoming then very unequal.