A History of Assam c13.70

c13.70

Rām Singh prepared to resist him, and placed cannon on the walls; but, as the Ahoms approached, he lost heart and, after burying his treasures, prepared for flight. His intention was discovered by his nobles who, from the beginning, had done their utmost to dissuade him from incurring the enmity of the Ahoms and, being unwilling that he should escape scot-free and leave them to suffer the consequences of his folly, they compelled him to make his submission to the Bar Barua. He therefore proceeded with an escort of twenty elephants towards the Ahom camp. On approaching it, he was made to dismount and ride on horse-back, unattended, to the tent of the Bar Barua, who received him in state. After the interview he wanted to return to his capital, but was not allowed to do so. News of his capture was sent to the king, who directed the Bar Phukan to press on and join the Bar Barua at Jaintiapur.