A History of Assam c12.41

c12.41

In 1638 a Muhammadan force, accompanied by Prān Nārāyan, the Raja of Koch Bihār, ascended the Brahmaputra and encamped at the mouth of the Bharali. The Ahoms entrenched themselves on the opposite bank. Hostilities continued for some time, but eventually the invaders were defeated and retired to Gauhāti. It is stated in some of the Buranjis that, in order to gain time, the Ahoms made proposals of peace, and offered to supply elephants, aloes wood and other articles. An armistice was granted to permit of the king being consulted: in the meantime the entrenchments were completed, and the Bar Barua, who was in command, then informed the Muhammadans that he would sooner fight than agree to pay tribute. After their victory, the Ahoms reoccupied Kājali, but the prolonged campaign had exhausted their resources and they were unable to continue the war.