History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c36.s6.13

v3.c36.s6.13

Retiring closer to the fort, the Cheros entrenched the bank of the Auranga river. A dense jungle separated this spot from the Mughal position, and it took Daud Khan two or three days to cut a way through it. On the 13th, the road being sufficiently wide, he advanced upon the enemy. His two nephews, Shaikh Tatar and Shaikh Ahmad, with his own contingent, the imperial mansabdars, Rajah Bahroz's followers under the Rajah's son, and a detachment of Mirza Khan's men were posted on the left and ordered to assault the enemy after advancing through the passes. Shaikh Safi commanded the Right; and Daud Khan with Mirza Khan, Tahawwur Khan, and Rajah Bahroz commanded the Centre. In this formation he fell on the enemy from three sides. After a stubborn fight of six hours, "the breeze of victory blew on the yak cows' tails hanging from the standards of Islam." The enemy fled to the city walls, leaving many dead on the field. The wounded hid themselves in the surrounding hills and woods.