History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c41.s6.14

v3.c41.s6.14

But that commander's firmness and military skill triumphed over difficulties which would have overwhelmed a lesser man. After being beleaguered for a week, during which he ate up his oxen and horses, he seized some Ahom boats by a clever feint, and early next morning crossed the *nala*, surprised the negligent Ahom force on the other bank, and put it to utter rout. The Mughals now returned to Trimohani in safety (about 6th June).