Later Mughals v2.c13.s5.24

v2.c13.s5.24

The retention of Allahabad in hostile hands was most detrimental to the Sayyids' power. It formed a centre round which disaffection could rally and grow troublesome. In itself it was as strong a fortress as Akbarabad, but in other ways many times more difficult to overcome. Instead of a revolted garrison having no competent leaders, it was held by a well-tried and valiant soldier at the head of a well-disciplined force; instead of a miserably provisioned stronghold there was one with sufficient supplies for many years. Obviously some great effort must be made.