A History of the Mahrattas v1.c13.21

v1.c13.21

No action of Sivajee's is now talked of with greater exultation among his countrymen than this exploit;—to complete the triumph, a body of Moghuls came galloping towards Singurh next morning, and were permitted to approach close to the fort, which they did in a vaunting manner, beating their kettle drums and brandishing their swords ; when the guns opening upon them, they retired in the greatest confusion. Kartojee Goozur,¹ who commanded a party of Sivajee’s horse, left in the neighbourhood by Netajee Palkur, took this opportunity of falling upon them, which he did so unexpectedly as to complete their flight and disgrace.² This is the first time we find the Moghul cavalry pursued by the Mahrattas. Kartojee Goozur, encouraged by his success, cut off several small parties, and obliged the Moghuls to strengthen their out-posts.