The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.143
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.143
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The siege promised to be protracted and laborious. Three batteries were constructed, the principal one being opposite the Lakholā gate on the north, on which side mining operations were conducted. Owing to the difficulty of dragging guns up the hill Akbar caused to be cast in his presence a large mortar capable of throwing a ball forty pounds in weight.