A History of the Mahrattas v1.c9.163

v1.c9.163

Feb. A.D. 1633.—The attack was maintained with vigour and perseverance, and was met by an equally vigorous defence; but the garrison, being indifferently provisioned, were obliged to capitulate after an eventful siege of fifty-eight days. Futih Khan was divested of all power, and became a pensioner of the Moghul government.¹ The child whom he had set up was placed in perpetual confinement in Gwalior, being the second prince of this house immured in that fortress.