Later Mughals v2.c18.s8.6

v2.c18.s8.6

In addition to this, Nadir's army contained a large proportion of men equipped with fire-arms, several thousands of jazair-chis or swivel-gunners. Their discipline was strict and their fire control was of the European type. They used to reserve their fire till the word of command and then deliver a volley. The effect on their enemy was as disconcerting as it was deadly. At Karnal, the Persian swivel-guns were planted in rows on the ground and kept ready for the Indians, who were lured there by the skirmishers, and then their rapid fire completely overthrew the enemy without giving them a chance to retaliate.