A History of the Mahrattas v1.c16.75

v1.c16.75

Moro Punt took Ahoont and Nahawagurh, both forts of great strength, dispersed his army all over Candeish, which was plundered and laid waste. Humbeer Rao hovered about the camp of Dilere Khan; whilst the besieged, encouraged by Musaood Khan, continued a most resolute defence. Dilere Khan pressed the siege, but personal exertion could not avail when all supplies were cut off. He at last was compelled to abandon all hope of reducing the place; and at the end of the rains attacked the open country, plundered Hutnee,² crossed the Kistna as soon as fordable, divided the troops, and was laying waste the Carnatic, when Jenardin Punt with six thousand horse attacked the party commanded by Dilere Khan in person, completely defeated him, intercepted his parties, cut several of them to pieces, and compelled him to retreat.