A History of Assam c14.54

c14.54

Captain Welsh hastened to join the advance-guard and, on the 18th March, the whole party proceeded to Rangpur, which had just been evacuated by the enemy. Their flight was so sudden that they left behind them large quantities of grain, cattle and even treasure. The booty was sold, and realized a sum of Rs. 1,17,334 which, with Gaurināth's approval, was distributed among the troops as prize money. This action afterwards brought down upon Captain Welsh a severe rebuke from the Governor-General.