History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c27.9

v2.c27.9

The civil and military officers of Guzerat decided to adhere to Aurangzib; they arrested Syed Ahmad Bukhari, the Governor left by Dara at Ahmadabad, and took possession of the city and fort. Dara’s harbinger returned from Ahmadabad with the dismal news that he would be resisted if he tried to enter the city. This reply reached him at his halting-place some 48 miles north of Dara is refused admission to Ahmadabad. the capital of Guzerat. It was break of day when the party became aware of the destruction of their last hope of a refuge, "and the shrieks of the females drew tears from every eye. We were all overwhelmed with confusion and dismay, gazing in speechless horror at each other, at a loss what plan to recommend, and ignorant of the fate which perhaps awaited us from hour to hour. We observed Dara stepping out, more dead than alive, speaking now to one, then to another; stopping and consulting even the commonest soldier. He saw consternation depicted on every countenance, and felt assured that he should be left without a single follower."