A History of the Mahrattas v1.c8.46

v1.c8.46

The advanced force, which composed the bulk of the Sultan's army, was commanded by Musnud Ali Khan Mohummud, a veteran officer, who, not choosing to engage hastily, halted at Sewgaon, a few miles from Pyetun.¹ When encamped there, Bahram Khan made an attempt to surprise him; but on finding Musnud Ali on his guard, he injudiciously returned to his own lines, thus showing the enemy his weakness, and leaving his own troops to suppose that their chief was doubtful of the result of an equal engagement. The consequence was, of course, fatal. Musnud Ali immediately prepared to attack him, and sent intelligence to the Sultan, who was hunting among the hills in rear of the army, that he was about to engage the rebels. The Sultan immediately galloped forward and joined his troops just as the battle was about to commence. The news of his arrival quelled the insurrection. The Raja of Buglana instantly fled, and the others followed; Bahram Khan and Jadow first sought refuge in Doulutabad, and afterwards in Guzerat, beyond the pursuit of their enemies. This was the only insurrection of any consequence in Maharashtra up to the period when the Bahminee dynasty began to decline, when