A History of the Mahrattas v1.c9.148

v1.c9.148

This defeat and the wretched state of the country induced Khan Jehan to adopt the desperate resolution of endeavouring to make his way to the Afghans in Cabul. He set out, but was soon closely and perseveringly followed by the imperial troops ; a party at last overtook him, when turning on his numerous pursuers, at the head of a few faithful adherents, he fell covered with wounds ; but nobly fought on to his last breath, in a manner which obtained for him the admiration of the most obdurate of his enemies.