History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c23.4

v2.c23.4

Fugitives from the field had begun to arrive in the city as early as 2 o'clock in the afternoon. But as they had evidently fled from the battle at an early stage, their reports only agitated the citizens without confirming the belief of a disaster. As the day wore on, the public anxiety deepened. At last about 9 p. m. a small group of riders on panting horses, without torches, clattered over the streets and passed by the gate of the Fort to Dara's house in the city. It was Dara and all that was left of his retinue. He entered his house and shut the door. Loud lamentations broke out from within.[*]