History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c23.50

v2.c23.50

The artillery of the besiegers was ineffective. Success by breaching and assault was out of the question. The musketeers on the Fort walls fought boldly and faithfully, and shot down every one who showed his head below. But most of the besiegers had taken shelter under the projecting eaves and porches of the Fort and the neighbouring trees, and in the houses which then closely adjoined it, while their officers lodged in Dara's mansion. They, therefore, suffered little loss of life. But at the same time they could not touch the garrison, and the capture of the Fort seemed as far off as ever.