A History of Assam c12.39

c12.39

∗ The above account of the operations of Muhammad Zamān in the direction of Barnagar follows that given in the *Pādishāh-nāmah*, which is also my authority for the strength of the Ahom forces engaged. According to the *Buranjis*, the Muhammadans retreated on the arrival of the first Ahom reinforcements and occupied three positions at Jakhālikhāna, Bhabānipur, and Bhātākuchi. The Ahoms entrenched themselves on the Kalāpāni and succeeded in reducing the forts at Jakhālikhāna and Bhabānipur. They also captured Bhātākuchi, but the next morning it was retaken by the Muhammadans after a very sanguinary encounter in which many soldiers perished on both sides. The Ahoms then retreated to Pomāri.