Storia do Mogor 65.26.1

65.26.1

On learning that Dara was resuming his journey and making for Dihli, I decided that very instant upon rejoining him. But my steed was so worn out that he could hardly stand, just as were those of everyone who reached the city that night. I decided to take a rest for twenty-four hours, and after that to start and go in search of Dara. Aurangzeb showed no want of promptitude in carrying out his designs. Within twenty-four hours he despatched Bahadur Khan with several troops of cavalry to occupy the road to and from Agrah on the west. This was to hinder anyone following Dara. As a result, the first men to take to the road before the day dawned, among them several Europeans, found free passage; but the rest, not knowing that Bahadur Khan was already in position, started on the journey, only to be plundered of all they carried and sent away with a good beating, coming back to the city.