The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c15.155

v4.c15.155

Preparations for the reduction of Ranthambhor, which had been postponed by the activities of the Mīrzās in Mālwā, were now resumed, and Akbar, having decided to direct the siege in person, arrived before the fortress on 8 February, 1569, and at once opened the siege. A covered way was constructed and enormous mortars, similar to that used at Chitor, were dragged up to the eminence opposite to the *Ran* gate, where Akbar's own post was. The artillery of the fortress did some execution on the besiegers, but Akbar's mortar battery inflicted terrible damage on the buildings in the fort and caused much loss of life, and the fortress was surrendered on 18 March.