History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c35.20

v3.c35.20

Geography of Assam, 146—connection with north Bengal, 147—Rajahs of Kuch Bihar, 148—Ahom race, 150—Ahom society and Government, 150—Bengali influence on Ahoms, 152—Ahom wars with Mughals, 154—Ahoms take Gauhati, 155—Mir Jumla opens campaign, 157—annexes Kuch Bihar, 158—advances into Assam, 159—enters Garhgaon, 161—distribution of rival forces, 162—Mughal army isolated during rainy season, 164—attacks by Ahoms, 166—siege of Garhgaon, 169—pestilence and famine in Mughal army, 171—success of Mughal navy, 173—Mughal army advances again, 175—reaches Tipam, 176—peace with Ahom king, 177—Mir Jumla's retreat, 178—his achievement, 179—and character, 181—his strict control of troops, 182.