History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c26.42

v2.c26.42

to divert the enemy's attention. A body of one thousand troopers sallied out of Shah Nawaz Khan's trenches and encountered Rajrup. The other Imperial generals had been smarting under the Emperor's reprimand in the morning, and now the sight of the enemy within easy reach of their weapons roused their martial ardour. Dilir Khan with his Afghans galloped into the fray from the right side of the Artillery; Shaikh Mir from behind the guns turned to the right and came up to the front line alongside of Dilir Khan. Shaista Khan with the Right Wing, the artillery men from the middle, and Jai Singh with the Van, all flocked to this point to support the fighters. The Left Wing also made a forward movement against Dara's extreme right.