The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c29.52

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The Hindu infantry, in the first line, opened fire with rockets, matchlocks, and light guns, and their cavalry then charged the Muslims, and pressed them so hard that ‘Alī, Ibrāhīm, and ‘Alī Barīd turned to flee, and were only arrested by encouraging messages from Husain, who stood his ground. The first discharge of his artillery did great execution among the Hindus, and Sadāshivarāya, perceiving that victory was to be contested, left his litter and ascended a magnificent throne, which had been erected for him beneath a rich canopy, behind the position of his army, and here, surrounded by piles of jewels and gold and silver money, he caused proclamation to be made that any notable success against the enemy would be rewarded by him on the spot.