History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c41.s6.10

v3.c41.s6.10

It was a formidable task, doomed to failure from the outset, by reason of his lack of boats. Leaving Garhgaon in the night of 27th May, he waded through mud and ditches to the village of Tiok* between Trimohani and Gajpur, where his further progress was rendered impossible by flood.† Farhad Khan in despair tried to return to Trimohani, but found his path barred by Ahom entrenchments and wet ditches. The enemy's boats surrounded his force and began to gall him with artillery fire. He had no boats and no provisions, and his fate seemed hopeless. For a week he was besieged where he stood, unable to fetch provisions or counter-attack the enemy for want of boats.