A History of Assam c11.98

c11.98

∗ This seems the most reliable story, but according to one Buranji, he was treacherously stabbed before the engagement, by an assassin sent by Suhungmung, who saw that it was hopeless to expect victory so long as Turbak lived. In one of the Buranjis in Wade's collection of translations, the original of which is no longer available, even grosser treachery is alleged. It is said that the Barpātra Gohāin made his submission to Turbak and then went with a party of his officers as guests of the corresponding officers of the Muhammadan army. They took with them spears hidden in bamboos and swords concealed in their bedding. At midnight each guest murdered his host, Turbak being assassinated by the Barpātra Gohāin himself.