Later Mughals v2.c14.s29.4
Later Mughals v2.c14.s29.4
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v2.c14.s29.4
When Khanazad Khan returned to Ahmadabad, the Mahrattas made for Kaparvanj* and in concert with the Koli tribes prepared a camp which they protected with thick branches of trees and a hedge of thorns. Leaving within this place all their baggage and carriage, they advanced into the open to meet the Muhammadans. The fight did not go well for the Mahrattas and they were driven back into their lines, where the Muhammadan artillery played upon them. Losing heart the Mahratta soldiery fled and left the field and camp in the hands of their opponents. Having possessed themselves of the camp, the Muhammadans started in pursuit which they kept up continuously until the Mahrattas had retired across the Mahi and sought shelter in the hill country of Ali Mohan.† Shaikh Husain-ud-din was placed in charge of Baroda; and other men were sent to Bharoch, Jambusar and Maqbulabad.