The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c26.80

v3.c26.80

Puran Mal, the son of Silahdī, still retained possession of the fortress and district of Rāisen, and had recently, after occupying the town of Chanderī, massacred most of its inhabitants, and collected in his harem 2000 women, Muslims as well as Hindus. In 1543 Sher Shāh marched from Āgra against him and besieged him in Rāisen. He was induced by delusive promises to surrender, and Sher Shāh, when he had him in his power, attacked him and his followers with his elephants. The Rājputs performed the rite of *jauhar*, and, fighting bravely, were trampled to death.