The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.42

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For some hours the day appeared to be going in favour of the Rānā, but shortly after midday Mān Singh’s rearguard arrived on the field, and it was believed that Akbar had marched to his assistance. The Muslims raised a shout, and the Rājputs lost heart and gave way, and “the best blood of Mewār irrigated the pass of Haldīghāt. Of the nearest kin of the prince five hundred were slain: the exiled prince of Gwalior, Rām Sāh, his son Khandīrāo, with three hundred and fifty of his brave Tuar clan, paid the debt of gratitude with their lives. Since the expulsion by Bābur they had found sanctuary in Mewār, whose princes diminished their feeble revenue to maintain inviolable the rites of hospitality. Māna, the devoted Jhāla, lost one hundred and fifty of his vassals, and every house of Mewār mourned its chief support.” The loss to the imperial troops was not heavy, but they were too exhausted to pursue, and it was not until the following day that they occupied Gogunda.