The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.87
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c16.87
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It was in Bihār that the fire of rebellion first broke into flame. The caravan conveying to the capital Bengal’s annual contribution to the imperial treasury was there attacked by rebels and plundered. The skilful dispositions of the officer commanding the escort saved all but a few elephants, but he was himself captured and put to death.