The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.91

v4.c19.91

The emperor again went to Ajmer (5 October) and sent a strong force under his son prince Akbar to reconquer Mārwār. Its vanguard, led by Tahavvur Khān, after a three days' fight near Pushkar, destroyed the brave Rāthors of the Mairtia clan who barred his path. Thereafter the Rājputs always carried on a guerrilla warfare from their lurking places in the hills and deserts, without venturing on pitched battles. The whole country was soon occupied by the imperialists, anarchy and slaughter were let loose upon the doomed state; all the great towns in the plain were pillaged; the temples were thrown down.